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Raising product standards for space heating
T his consultation seeks views on proposals to improve product standards by updating ecodesign and energy labelling legislation for space and combination heaters. The consultation sets out: proposals to enable the electrification of heat, including by raising minimum efficient standards for heat pumps and introducing such standards for hybrid heat pumps for the first time. proposals to improve the efficiency of fossil fuel heating systems. This... MoreOpened 17 December 2024 -
Expanding the Warm Home Discount Scheme 2025/26
This consultation sets out proposals to expand the reach of the Warm Home Discount Scheme by removing the high-cost-to-heat threshold in the current Warm Home Discount (England & Wales) Regulations 2022 (for winter 2025/26) and proporationally increasing the level of spend available in Scotland for suppliers to allocate through the Broader Group. All households in receipt of means-tested benefits would then be eligible to receive the £150 rebate. Additionally, it proposes... MoreClosed 24 March 2025 -
Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference scheme
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is Government’s main support mechanism for new low-carbon electricity generation projects in Great Britain. The Government continuously reviews the CfD scheme to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose as our electricity system evolves and we work towards our net zero ambitions. This consultation is inviting views on potential changes for Allocation Round 7 (AR7) (due to open in summer 2025), as well as providing policy updates. These... MoreClosed 21 March 2025 -
UK Emissions Trading Scheme Free Allocation Review: carbon leakage
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on a number of proposals to improve our approach to Free Allocations; specifically, our approach to calculating the Carbon Leakage Indicator and setting the Carbon Leakage List, and the approach to adjusting Free Allocations for Carbon Border Adjustment sectors. This is an interim consultation following the 2023 UK ETS Free Allocation Review consultation where the Authority committed to publish a draft UK Carbon Leakage List and put forward... MoreClosed 10 March 2025 -
Developing an energy smart data scheme
Increased data sharing has the potential to help meet real life needs that energy customers face on a daily basis. For example, it could help customers find the best tariff based on actual consumption, providing personalised solutions, better services and greater choice while saving them money. Alongside providing real value to customers, data sharing can also deliver significant environmental and economic benefits. Achieving clean power by 2030 and net zero by 2050 will require a... MoreClosed 10 March 2025 -
Building the North Sea’s Energy Future
We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition. MoreOpened 5 March 2025 -
Ofgem Review
Ofgem was established almost a quarter of a century ago as the independent regulator for gas and electricity markets in Great Britain. At the time, a system of independent regulation was established to drive the move towards competition in gas and electricity supply and replicate the benefits of competition in the monopoly gas and electricity networks.In recent years the energy sector has faced huge challenges. Against this backdrop, it is more important than ever that consumers are... MoreClosed 28 February 2025 -
Capacity Market December 2024 Consultation and Call for Evidence
We’re seeking views on proposed changes to the Capacity Market to modernise Capacity Market Rules and improve the participation and delivery assurance of consumer-led flexibility (via Demand Side Response mechanisms). We are also seeking views on improving consumer-led flexibility in the Capacity Market by improving categorisation of Demand Side Response technologies and the assurance processes surrounding testing and delivery MoreClosed 17 February 2025 -
Extending the UK Emissions Trading Scheme cap beyond 2030
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority is seeking input on proposals for extending the UK ETS beyond the end of Phase I at midnight on 31 December 2030. This fulfils the commitment made in December 2023 within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme long-term pathway to consult on the extension of the Scheme. This consultation proposes options and seeks views on: Extending the UK ETS into a second phase from 1 January 2031 onward. The length of a post-2030 Phase II. ... MoreOpened 12 February 2025 -
Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales - 2025 update
The purpose of this 2025 consultation is to seek views on the government’s proposals to raise minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030. This consultation also includes a summary of responses to the 2020 consultation which we have considered whilst drafting this follow-on consultation and will form part of consideration on policy choices. MoreOpened 7 February 2025 -
Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
This consultation is seeking views on the priorities for an updated fuel poverty strategy to deliver warm homes. MoreOpened 7 February 2025 -
National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation EN-7: Consultation
We’re consulting on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7. The proposed NPS will be applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025. Read the consultation document, the draft NPS and accompanying HRA / AoS documents on GOV.UK . MoreOpened 6 February 2025 -
Heat networks regulation: Implementing consumer protections
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) recommended that we regulate the heat network sector, a recommendation that Government accepted in 2018 and took powers to implement through the Energy Act 2023. This is the third and final joint DESNZ and Ofgem consultation on consumer protections for heat network consumers. The two previous consultations in 2020 and 2023 informed the provisions in the Energy Act 2023 and the Heat Networks Market Framework Regulations SI. In this... MoreClosed 31 January 2025 -
Recognising non-pipeline transport methods (road, rail, shipping) for transporting Co2 into geological storage (CCS)
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority (UK Government, Scottish Goverment, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland) is seeking feedback on a proposed regulatory framework which will enable emitters sending CO 2 to permanent storage via non-pipeline transport (NPT) to deduct the amount of permanently stored CO 2 from their UK ETS allowance surrender obligations. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) will be... MoreClosed 23 January 2025 -
UK Emissions Trading Scope Expansion: Maritime
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS ) Authority (UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland) is seeking input on a number of proposals to expand the scheme to the maritime sector. We envisage that including maritime within the UK ETS can help overcome a key barrier to decarbonising the sector, which is that the prices of maritime fuels currently do not reflect their environmental costs.... MoreClosed 23 January 2025 -
Gas Shipper Obligation: Funding mechanism for the Hydrogen Production Business Model
The purpose of this consultation is to set out our proposed design for the Gas Shipper Obligation (GSO), a funding mechanism for the HPBM and related costs. The GSO is intended to be the long-term funding mechanism for initial hydrogen production projects. It may also fund further hydrogen projects, subject to future decisions on the hydrogen programme and the funding of future hydrogen production projects. We are seeking views from stakeholders on proposed design choices. Read the ... MoreOpened 16 January 2025 -
Energy Company Obligation 4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme Consultation on mid-scheme changes
20 November 2024 Options Assessment added to the GOV.UK page . We’re seeking views on the additions and updates to the current iteration of the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). This consultation is separated into two parts. Part 1: Mid-scheme changes to current requirements Part 2: Pay-For-Performance The changes we are proposing through this consultation would help to ensure ECO4 and... MoreClosed 12 December 2024 -
Capacity Market: Proposals to maintain security of supply and enable flexible capacity to decarbonise
We are publishing a consultation and Call for Evidence, seeking views on proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM) to maintain the security of our electricity supply and to enable unabated gas plants to decarbonise. The following questions cover both the consultation and the Call for Evidence, please submit your responses using the relevant sections. We encourage respondents to consider both when responding. MoreClosed 10 December 2024 -
Additions to the CfD contract arising from the introduction of the Clean Industry Bonus (formerly known as Sustainable Industry Rewards)
Summary We are seeking views on the proposed additions to the Contracts for Difference contract relating to the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB), formerly known as Sustainable Industry Rewards. Consultation description The government is proposing additions to the Contract for Difference contract, specifically the changes required to include the CIB in the contract. The CIB works within the Contracts for Difference... MoreClosed 10 December 2024 -
Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland
The UK Government believes that Scotland’s growing renewable electricity sector requires a robust, timely and proportionate consenting process which meaningfully involves communities and relevant planning authorities in decision-making. The Scottish Government grants consents to electricity infrastructure – both generating stations over 50MW (1 MW for generating stations 0-12 nautical miles from shore) and network projects - under the Electricity Act 1989. The UK and Scottish... MoreClosed 29 November 2024 -
Regulating Third-Party Intermediaries in the Retail Energy Market
This consultation invites feedback on a proposal to establish a regulatory framework for Third-Party Intermediaries ( TPIs) within the energy retail market and solicits stakeholders’ preferences among the outlined options. This consultation aims to gather input, especially from stakeholders directly affected by potential changes, and to ensure that the chosen regulatory approach fosters consumer protection and trust, encourages competition, and supports innovative practices. MoreClosed 15 November 2024 -
Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority (UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland, hereinafter ‘the Authority’) is seeking input on the integration of greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) in the UK ETS. This follows a commitment made in July 2023 to consult on proposals regarding the integration of engineered Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs) into the UK ETS and consideration... MoreClosed 15 August 2024 -
Expanding the ETS to the energy from waste and waste incineration
We have extended the consultation deadline by 2 weeks to allow for further engagement with stakeholders after the election. It will now close on 2 August 2024. The UK ETS Authority is seeking input on proposals for expanding the UK ETS to the waste sector. We have previously announced our intention to expand the scope of the UK ETS to waste incineration facilities. This consultation seeks views on our proposals to inform implementation details. In particular, it... MoreClosed 2 August 2024 -
Fusion Energy: National Policy Statement Scoping
The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Fusion Energy National Policy Statement, applicable to all commercial fusion facilities. This consultation focuses on the overall policy approach before a further formal consultation on the new draft Fusion Energy National Policy Statement. Read the consultation documents on GOV.UK . MoreClosed 17 July 2024 -
CCUS: non-pipeline transport and cross-border CO2 networks - call for evidence
This call for evidence aims to gather information to improve government’s understanding of both non-pipeline transport (NPT) value chains and cross-border CO2 transport and storage networks, the costs associated with them, and the potential barriers to deployment. The call for evidence will look to gather views and evidence in 3 key areas: NPT value chain data CCUS policy landscape Wider deployment considerations MoreClosed 16 July 2024 -
Core fuel sector resilience: provision of information at specified intervals
The core fuel sector resilience measures in Part 12 of the Energy Act 2023 aim to ensure that government can identify fuel supply risks and support industry to maintain and improve fuel supply resilience. Section 276 of the Energy Act 2023 allows the Secretary of State to make regulations to require certain core fuel sector participants to provide information regarding their activities and assets at specified intervals to strengthen sector resilience. The information obtained from... MoreClosed 8 July 2024 -
Core fuel sector resilience measures: proposed guidance on criminal and civil sanctions
The core fuel sector resilience measures in Part 12 of the Energy Act 2023 aim to ensure that government can: identify fuel supply risks support industry to maintain fuel supply resilience This proposed guidance is designed to improve compliance with the measures. It sets out: the statutory obligations the enforcement regime which core fuel sector participants may be subject to should an offence be committed the circumstances in which the Secretary of... MoreClosed 8 July 2024 -
Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation
The Smart Secure Electricity Systems ( SSES ) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps. It should contribute to electricity system decarbonisation in a way that protects consumers and the electricity system. The consultation is open to anyone to respond, but will primarily be of interest to: energy and technology companies ... MoreClosed 21 June 2024 -
Green Gas Support Scheme: annual tariff review 2024 – call for evidence
This call for evidence will inform the Green Gas Support Scheme’s annual tariff review 2024. It's open from 29 April to 27 May 2024. We're seeking views on the outlook of the biomethane industry and whether costs and revenues for biomethane plants have changed over the past year. We invite responses from industry, investors, trade associations and other stakeholders. Your evidence will help to ensure that tariffs are set an appropriate level. MoreClosed 27 May 2024 -
Transition Finance Market Review: call for evidence
In the Green Finance Strategy 2023 the UK Government announced it would establish a market-led review to explore how the UK can become the best place in the world to raise capital, invest and obtain financial services to facilitate a transition to a net zero future. The Transition Finance Market Review (the Review) was launched in January 2024 and will report to the UK government in Summer 2024. This Call for Evidence is an important step in our work program and the information you... MoreClosed 9 May 2024
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