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Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy (ACRE)

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Alderney

Part of States of Alderney

Story

Alderney Renewable Energy Ltd (ARE) was sole licensee from 2008. ARE accumulated unpaid licence fees; ACRE and ARE reached out-of-court settlement in September 2018. Policy & Finance Committee decided in 2019 ACRE should remain operational despite having no active licensees, to retain expertise for future applications.

The Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy (ACRE) is a statutory body established under the Renewable Energy (Alderney) Law, 2007, responsible for licensing and regulating all forms of renewable energy in Alderney and its territorial waters. Its statutory duties include environmental impact assessment, protection of human health, and public consultation on applications. As of 2026, ACRE has no active licensees but remains operational to retain regulatory expertise for future applications. —

Quick facts

Legal form
Statutory Body
Established
2007 · 19 years
Coverage
Alderney
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance
Industries served
Renewable Energy, Government
Specialises in
Statutory Regulator Official, Renewable Energy Regulator

People4

  • Judy Craske — Chair, appointed 2023
  • John Wishart — Commissioner, appointed 2023
  • Ian Corder — Commissioner, appointed 2023
  • Elanja O'Toole — Secretary

Services offered

  • Renewable energy licensing
  • Renewable energy regulation
  • Marine consents (two-stage process)
  • Land-based systems licensing
  • Environmental assessment oversight
  • Health and safety guidance

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 822357
Email
info@acre.gg
Website
acre.gov.gg
Address
PO Box 1084, Alderney, Channel Islands GY9 3LL
Postcode
GY9 3DT

History3

Key dates and recorded company events for Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy (ACRE).

  • 2008—Alderney Renewable Energy Ltd (ARE) became sole licensee
  • 2018—Reached out-of-court settlement with Alderney Renewable Energy Ltd (ARE) · The settlement was reached in September 2018 regarding accumulated unpaid licence fees.
  • 2019—Policy & Finance Committee decided ACRE should remain operational · The decision was made despite having no active licensees, to retain expertise for future applications.

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