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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 Policy Statements and will guide decision-making on development consent applications for nationally significant fusion projects. The government has identified fusion as a strategic... MoreCloses 17 August 2026 -
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 electricity networks to enable growth in a way that is consistent with its objectives, duties, and functions. The government is issuing it now because there is a strong, time-critical opportunity to... MoreCloses 19 August 2026 -
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 Electricity Systems Programme, and links to clauses in the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, currently going through the House of Lord's Committee Stage, which will bring load controllers in scope... MoreCloses 1 September 2026 -
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 the need for a planning application, subject to a set of conditions and limitations. The proposed PDR aims to reduce delays and administrative burden for electricity network developers and local... MoreCloses 4 September 2026 -
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] would create class exemptions from the requirement to hold a SSES load control licence. In addition, the government is also considering whether further exemptions may be appropriate in... MoreCloses 7 September 2026 -
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 clear routes to remediation and redress when things go wrong. It also explores whether a more unified approach to oversight and quality assurance for government-supported schemes would better... MoreCloses 10 September 2026
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