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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 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... More
    Opened 8 July 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... More
    Opened 23 June 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... More
    Opened 17 June 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... More
    Opened 16 June 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... More
    Opened 8 June 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... More
    Opened 4 June 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... More
    Opened 28 May 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... More
    Opened 21 April 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... More
    Opened 27 March 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. More
    Opened 25 March 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... More
    Opened 24 March 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... More
    Opened 23 March 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... More
    Opened 23 March 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. More
    Opened 20 March 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... More
    Opened 18 March 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... More
    Opened 12 March 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 More
    Opened 11 March 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 offshore wind and floating offshore wind applicants who take meaningful action to increase the social, environmental and economic sustainability of the supply chain. Successful generators... More
    Opened 4 March 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. More
    Opened 23 February 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... More
    Opened 5 February 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... More
    Opened 21 January 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. The Nuclear Installations (Insurance Certificate) Regulations 2017 which came into force on 01 January 2022. The Nuclear Installations (Excepted Matter) Regulations 2017 which... More
    Opened 21 January 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 2050 and alleviate fuel poverty. In this consultation, government is seeking views on the EPC wrapper for the Home Energy Model (HEM), the new methodology underpinning EPCs. The... More
    Opened 21 January 2026

  • Proposed refinements for Allocation Round 8 and future rounds

    This consultation seeks views on proposed refinements to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) contract terms in advance of Allocation Round 8 (AR8). The proposals in this consultation cover a range of areas, including: Policy on surrendered CfD capacity – making permanent the restriction on bidding previously surrendered capacity into future rounds to protect auction integrity and deployment timelines. Hybrid metering for single technology/multiple... More
    Opened 16 December 2025

  • Changes to Energy Infrastructure Planning Application Fees

    The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on changes to application fees for energy infrastructure developments. The Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan emphasises the need to accelerate energy infrastructure delivery and commits to expanding cost recovery mechanisms across relevant regimes to ensure that all organisations key to consenting have sustainable resourcing models to manage service demands. Moreover, HM Treasury’s... More
    Opened 16 December 2025

  • Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES): Load control licence regulations and licence conditions

    We have published the draft SI for the Load Control Licence regulations and licence conditions, informed by stakeholder feedback over the 2024 and 2025 SSES Programme consultation cycle. The draft SI and associated licence conditions include regulations and conditions that would: Make it an offence to undertake certain load control activities without a licence and authorise Ofgem to grant licences to organisations undertaking such activities. Implement a 12 month transition... More
    Opened 10 December 2025

  • Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions

    Nuclear generation plays a key role in the UK’s energy mix, supplying baseload, low carbon energy to millions of homes and businesses. Continuing supply from nuclear plants can support our Net Zero ambitions, whilst supporting a lower cost system. As the UK looks ahead to the additional supply from new nuclear projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC), it is important that existing generation can be maintained wherever it is feasible and safe to do so.... More
    Opened 10 December 2025

  • Extended CE Marking Recognition for Ecodesign Regulations

    Energy Related Products which have the CE Mark, the European Union’s (EU) conformity mark, can currently be sold in Great Britain (GB) if they are compliant with GB’s ecodesign standards, without the need to also affix a UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) marking. This reduces costs for manufacturers by removing the need to go through two different conformity assessment processes for selling the same goods in the EU and GB. On 18th July 2024, the EU brought into effect a new framework... More
    Opened 9 December 2025

  • Warm Home Discount Cost Recovery

    We are seeking views on the impacts of a proposal to move WHD cost recovery from the standing charge to the unit rate — the per-kWh charge for electricity and gas usage – for both consumers and suppliers (including the necessary changes to the WHD reconciliation regulations to account for this). More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Amending the ECO4 Order to allow cost recovery via grant funding

    Obligated energy suppliers have spent more than was anticipated in the impact assessment. To protect against a bill increase, government plans to pay the suppliers through Exchequer funding. The Energy Company Obligation ( ECO4 ) legislation currently states that measures cannot qualify against an energy suppliers’ obligation if they are grant-funded. This consultation proposes amending the ECO4 legislation to specify the government grants from which money is not to be received. This... More
    Opened 8 December 2025
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