Analysis of the ECJ Decision (C-17/03) on VEMW and Others

Introduction In 2000, the undertakings Vereniging voor Energie, Milieu en Water (hereinafter referred to as ‘VEMW’),Amsterdam Power Exchange Spotmarket BV and Eneco NV lodged an appeal, with the College van Beroep voor het bedrijsleven, the Administrative Court for Trade and Industry in the Netherlands or ‘the College’, against a controversial decision made by the Directeur … Continued

Chapter 6. From gas to biogas from biowaste: heating, power generation, and cogeneration

Chapter 6 of the edited book ‘Law in the EU’s Circular Energy System: Biofuel, Biowaste and Biogas‘, introduces Part II of the published work, inaugurating the theme of ‘The Use of Biofuel and Biogas in the Circular Energy System’. This chapter, written by Maciej M Sokołowski, is entitled ‘From gas to biogas from biowaste: heating, power … Continued

Chapter 5. Forestry waste to biofuel and biogas: law and policy

The 5th and final Chapter of Part I of the edited book ‘Law in the EU’s Circular Energy System: Biofuel, Biowaste and Biogas‘, is entitled ‘Forestry waste to biofuel and biogas: law and policy‘ and was produced by environmental law researcher, Elisa Cavallin. ‘Bioenergy is believed to have a role in meeting the international and … Continued

Chapter 2. Waste in the Circular Flow Energy System.

In Chapter 2 of the edited book ‘Law in the EU’s Circular Energy System: Biofuel, Biowaste and Biogas‘ we delve into Part I of this published piece. The topics from Chapter 2 to Chapter 5, are all included in the broader framework that Part I embodies: ‘From waste to Biofuels and Biogas‘. Geert van Calster … Continued

Book Launch: Law in the EU Circular Energy System

Edited by Professor Lucila de Almeida, NOVA Green Lab’s coordinator and Abreu Chair in ESG Impact, and Josephine van Zeben, Professor and Chair of the LAW group at Wageningen University, this book, though extensive critical analysis, identifies multiple areas of law and policy that require further investigation to guarantee the establishment of a sound policy framework, … Continued