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Energy smart data legislative framework
This consultation seeks views on the government’s proposals for the scope, design and implementation of a smart data legislative framework for the energy sector. The legislative framework would build on existing energy digitalisation initiatives, while introducing mandatory requirements for relevant data holders to make specified datasets available securely to authorised services where consumers choose to share their data. It seeks evidence on the datasets, participants, consumer... MoreCloses 8 January 2027 -
Updating standards for standby, networked standby and off mode power consumption
This consultation seeks views on proposals to update and strengthen Great Britain’s Ecodesign requirements for products in standby, off mode and networked standby, drawing on recent improvements made in the EU framework. MoreCloses 24 December 2026 -
Improving standards for industrial fans
This consultation seeks views on proposals to update and strengthen Great Britain's ecodesign standards for industrial fans, drawing on recent improvements made in the EU framework. MoreCloses 24 December 2026 -
Gas system in transition: recovery of gas network costs during the transition
This call for evidence is inviting views and supporting evidence on the challenges associated with recovering gas network investment and disconnection costs as gas demand changes. It seeks evidence on how these costs may develop over time, the principles that should guide their allocation and recovery, and the implications of different approaches for consumers, investors, network operators and the wider energy system. The call for evidence will help build the evidence base to inform... MoreCloses 23 December 2026 -
Decommissioning offshore installations: revised derogation guidance
The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) invites views on draft supplementary guidance for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations. This draft guidance has been revised following a consultation held in 2025 (see Decommissioning offshore installations: guidance and associated policy proposals - GOV.UK ). MoreCloses 6 December 2026 -
Clean Heat Market Mechanism: revisions ahead of the 2027/28 scheme year
We are seeking views on the targets for years 3-6 of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism and other proposals, including support for investment in resilient and sustainable supply chains. MoreCloses 8 November 2026 -
Capacity Market changes for Prequalification 2027
The Capacity Market is Great Britain's primary mechanism for ensuring sufficient electricity capacity is available to maintain a secure and reliable electricity supply. The government regularly reviews the operation of the scheme to ensure it remains effective, reflects changing market conditions, and continues to support security of supply. This consultation seeks views on a range of proposals intended to improve the operation of the Capacity Market and... MoreCloses 27 October 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... MoreClosed 10 September 2026 -
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 Government intends to provide Exchequer funding to offset the costs of the exemption. This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative changes to enable that funding to be delivered through... MoreClosed 9 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... MoreClosed 7 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... MoreClosed 4 September 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... MoreClosed 1 September 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... MoreClosed 19 August 2026 -
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... MoreClosed 17 August 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 Scottish Renewables site to find the industry tool and supporting documents. MoreClosed 5 August 2026 -
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 batteries could be scaled up to provide benefits beyond individual users, enabling whole communities or parts of communities – including low‑income households and those who have not... MoreClosed 30 July 2026 -
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, alleviating grid stress,and improving overall efficiency of the power system. The Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM) has been designed to incentivise low carbon hydrogen production... MoreClosed 6 July 2026 -
Plug-in solar: Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (PSSR) amendment and Interim Product Specification
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on proposals to enable the safe and legal use of plug-in solar (plug-in microgeneration) products in the United Kingdom. The aim is to allow consumers to connect plug-in solar panels (without batteries) directly to a standard mains socket, provided products meet defined safety requirements. This would represent a new, accessible route for households to generate their own electricity, helping reduce energy bills and... MoreClosed 30 June 2026 -
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of sustainable aviation fuel
The Authority is seeking feedback on options being considered to review the future treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Authority will explore options to update and improve eligibility rules, including eligible fuel types, sustainability criteria requirements, the applicable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saving threshold and fossil fuel comparator, and how emissions savings from SAF should be recognised, considering... MoreClosed 15 June 2026 -
Nuclear Third Party Liability for Advanced Nuclear Technologies: call for evidence
Nuclear Third Party Liability (NTPL) treaties are international agreements which ensure that in the unlikely event of a nuclear incident there is a minimum amount of compensation available to victims and that claims are channelled appropriately to the operator of a nuclear installation and the jurisdiction in which an incident occurred. The UK is party to the Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy (the Paris Convention) and the Brussels Convention... MoreClosed 14 June 2026 -
Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England
The government is seeking views on proposed changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) for onshore wind in England, to support small-scale onshore wind deployment. Specifically, we are consulting on a new PDR that would allow small-scale, non-domestic wind turbines to be installed without the need for a planning application, subject to a set of conditions and limitations. By providing planning flexibilities for low-impact, small-scale installations, the proposed PDR aims to... MoreClosed 10 June 2026 -
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines
The Authority is seeking feedback on options being considered to streamline the UK ETS regulatory requirements for cross-boundary CCS pipelines. The options aim to reduce the number of UK ETS permits a CCS pipeline crossing into multiple jurisdictions will require which could simplify the monitoring and enforcement requirements for both operators and regulators. The consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in CCS policy in the UK Emissions Trading... MoreClosed 4 June 2026 -
Reformed National Pricing Delivery Plan
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on potential reforms to the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) siting and investment levers, including how these could be combined, as outlined in Chapter 2 of the RNP Delivery Plan. It is important that these policy levers support delivery of the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) to reduce total system costs and consumer bills by influencing the location of new generation and storage projects in line with the SSEP’s... MoreClosed 2 June 2026 -
Warm Homes Fund: innovative finance for investments and loans
The Warm Homes Fund will have £5 billion of capital for investment via financial transactions, and could deliver a massive increase in the investment going into low carbon technologies by overcoming barriers to deployment and adoption, such as upfront costs. We would like to gather information and views that will help inform the design of the Warm Homes Fund so that it best meets our aims. This call seeks views and evidence on: the draft aims and scope of the Warm Homes Fund... MoreClosed 1 June 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. The consultation considers whether there is a need to change how cyber resilience requirements apply across the downstream gas and electricity sector. We propose introducing baseline... MoreClosed 22 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. MoreClosed 20 May 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 stated that they ‘cannot see a route to net zero that does not include CCUS’ [1] . In the Summary of Responses to the Call for Evidence (CfE) on non-pipeline transport... MoreClosed 1 May 2026 -
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. MoreClosed 20 April 2026 -
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 consulting on governance structures, assurance processes, and key technical requirements. Issued: 21 January 2026 Closing date: 15 April 2026 Who should respond: Heat... MoreClosed 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 MoreClosed 15 April 2026
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