Open Consultations
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Large Load Controllers: Tier 1 Cyber Assessment Framework and Associated Guidance
The consultation will primarily be of interest to operators in the electricity sector, specifically organisations engaged in remote load control of electricity, and their trade associations. Our policy intent has been set out in a number of consultations to date under the Smart Secure...
Closes 1 September 2026
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Permitted Development Rights for Electricity Network Ground Investigations
The government is seeking views on introducing a permitted development right (PDR) for ground investigations and surveys for electricity networks in England. The PDR would allow some low-impact, temporary ground investigations and surveys for electricity network projects to proceed without...
Closes 4 September 2026
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Smart Secure Electricity Systems: proposed class exemptions from the requirement to hold a load control licence
This Statutory Notice gives notice of, and invites representations on, the proposed class exemptions associated with the Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES) load control licence. The proposed Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) (Amendment) Order [2027]...
Closes 7 September 2026
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Proposed legislative changes to support implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
The Government is implementing the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), which will exempt eligible businesses from certain electricity scheme costs to reduce their energy bills. To ensure this does not increase electricity bills for households and other non-exempt consumers, the...
Closes 9 September 2026
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Home Upgrade Consumer Protection Reform
This consultation invites views on how consumer protection for home upgrades should be reformed to support delivery of the Warm Homes Plan. It focuses on how a simpler, easier-to-access system with clear accountability can help ensure installations are done right first time and that households have...
Closes 10 September 2026
Closed Consultations
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Draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth
This consultation seeks feedback on proposed social and environmental guidance for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) – the governing body for Ofgem – on delivering growth through electricity networks. The purpose of the guidance is to ensure that Ofgem is able to support...
Closed 19 August 2026
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Draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation (EN-8)
This consultation seeks views on the draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation (EN‑8), which sets out the government’s proposed planning policy framework for fusion energy infrastructure in England and Wales. The draft statement forms part of the wider suite of energy National...
Closed 17 August 2026
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Eskdalemuir seismic array: managing onshore wind turbine interference
This consultation aims to gather industry and stakeholder views on the suggested changes to the secondary legislation and planning guidance for managing the onshore wind turbine interference surrounding Eskdalemuir seismic array. Read the consultation documents on GOV.UK . Visit the ...
Closed 5 August 2026
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Assessing the case for community batteries
This Call for Evidence seeks to gather information on the community batteries landscape, the opportunities and benefits, the barriers to delivery and how safety can be ensured. It also publicises UK and international community battery case studies. We want to understand whether community...
Closed 30 July 2026
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Flexibility in electrolytic hydrogen production and use
We are seeking evidence to understand how flexible operation of electrolysers can be technologically and commercially delivered from the perspective of both producers and end users. Flexibility has the potential to unlock significant electricity system benefits, including reducing curtailment,...
Closed 6 July 2026