blow to eco-homes?

It is central to the UK Government's climate change policy that all new build homes must be zero-carbon by 2016. One aspect of this is allowing 'energy service companies' to provide power for entire housing estates using renewable or other fuel efficient sources.

The European Court of Justice has ruled that in certain circumstances such schemes may be unlawful. Many larger housing schemes have included such arrangements and this ruling has thrown in doubt these and future schemes.

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Andrew Wiseman is a partner and head of the Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons' Environment team. Please contact him on 01489 555016, or email him at andrew.wiseman@bllaw.co.uk.