Consultation Hub

This site will help you find, share and participate in consultations run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and its predecessor, the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

For more information on government consultations, or see a list of consultations across government, visit GOV.UK.

Open Consultations

  • Call for Evidence: Future of the UK downstream oil sector

    We are seeking evidence to inform an upcoming strategy for the downstream oil sector. This is an opportunity for stakeholders across industry with an interest in the future of this sector to provide evidence as to how the sector can grow and adapt to the changing energy landscape.

    Closes 20 April 2026

  • CCUS: non-pipeline transport

    Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) will be essential to meeting the UK’s 2050 net zero target, playing a vital role in growing the economy, supporting the low-carbon economic transformation of our industrial regions, and creating new high value jobs. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has...

    Closes 1 May 2026

  • 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 ...

    Closes 15 May 2026

  • Updating standards for local space heating products

    This page invites responses releated to the proposals set out in a public consultation on local space heating product policy. The full consultation text, options assessment, and draft SI can be found here Consultation on local space heating policy.

    Closes 20 May 2026

  • Reshaping Cyber Regulation in Downstream Gas and Electricity

    In light of the changing energy landscape as the country moves towards Clean Power 2030 and the increased cyber security threat, Ofgem and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views on reshaping cyber regulation for the downstream gas and electricity sector in Great Britain. ...

    Closes 22 May 2026

Closed Consultations

  • Introducing a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS)

    The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking views on proposals for the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). This scheme will introduce mandatory technical standards for heat networks across Great Britain to ensure low-carbon, reliable, and affordable heat delivery. We are...

    Closed 15 April 2026

  • Accelerating electricity network connections for strategic demand

    Amending the connections process to address speculation and prioritise future capacity for strategic demand including data centres. Please read the full consultation document on GOV.UK

    Closed 15 April 2026

  • Contracts for Difference: Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms

    We are proposing amendments to the Contracts for Difference contract, specifically the amendments required to implement the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) AR8 changes. The CIB works within the Contracts for Difference mechanism to competitively allocate extra revenue support (‘a bonus’) to...

    Closed 1 April 2026

  • Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificate

    As set out in the partial response to the EPB consultation, government is reforming Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) assessments. These changes aim to provide better information to consumers, supporting warmer, cheaper-to-run homes and contribute to the UK’s commitments to reach net zero by...

    Closed 18 March 2026

  • Post-Implementation Review of Nuclear Installations Regulations

    The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is conducting a post implementation review (PIR) regarding the impact of three statutory instruments (SI): The Nuclear Installations (Prescribed Sites and Transport) Regulations 2018 which came into force on 01 January 2022. ...

    Closed 3 March 2026