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Although the Utilities Act 2000 is not directly related to planning decisions for renewables, it did update some of the requirements on the granting of energy supply licences, as well as creating the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) regulator, which affects all forms of energy supply.
The Act also enabled the UK Government to introduce an ‘obligation’ on electricity suppliers in England and Wales to source a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. It devolved a similar executive power for Scotland.
You can view the Utilities Act 2000 here.
