The 3rd edition of the “Code de l’énergie” is published under the supervision of Michel Guénaire

Leading legal publisher LexisNexis published on 29 November 2018 the third edition of the  “Code de l’énergie” (Energy Code). Commented under the supervision of Gide partner Michel Guénaire, this code brings together in a single work all texts pertaining to energy law.

Just like the previous editions, published in 2013 and 2016, the 2019 “Code de l’énergie” includes an official legislative section, updated with related case-law, and a regulatory section.

Code de l’énergie (Energy Code) 2019

Texts up to date as at 1 September 2018
Under the supervision of Michel Guénaire
With the assistance of, among others, Alix Deffrennes, Benjamin Jothy, Pierre-Adrien Lienhardt, members of Gide’s Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) and Public Law & Environment practice groups.

Recent changes include:

• The law of 30 December 2017 that puts an end to the search for and the exploitation of hydrocarbons, and that offers new provisions as regards energy and the environment;
• The decree of 29 December 2017 that changes the provisions of the energy code’s regulatory section pertaining to energy economy certificates;
• The new concession contract template for the distribution and provision of electricity, sgned by the FNCCR (French National Federation of Public Service Local Authorities), France urbaine, Enedis and EDF;
• The latest major decisions in the field.