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  • Review of Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme and Common Tariff Obligation

    The Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme and Common Tariff Obligation help protect consumers in the North of Scotland from the high costs of electricity distribution in that area. The government must review the schemes every 3 years, and this consultation forms part of the review process. We propose to retain both schemes in their current form, subject to some minor technical improvements to the funding arrangements of the Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme. We would like views from... More
    Opened 29 July 2022

  • Land rights and consents for electricity network infrastructure

    This call for evidence is seeking views on the current land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure. We want to understand whether the current processes are fit for purpose or whether they act as a barrier to the build of electricity network infrastructure. We are seeking views on what improvements could be made and this call for evidence will confirm the scope of our review and whether reform is required. We are keen to hear from all stakeholders with an... More
    Opened 4 August 2022

  • Power BECCS Business Model Consultation

    This consultation is seeking views on the governments minded-to position for a business model to incentivise deployment of first of a kind ('FOAK') power bioenergy and carbon capture and storage ('power BECCS') within the UK. We are seeking views from all interested parties, including prospective power BECCS projects, investors, non-governmental organisations and academics. This consultation is seeking views on the design of a business model to attract private investment and enable... More
    Opened 11 August 2022

  • Energy Intensive Industries: review of the schemes to provide relief to energy intensive industries for a proportion of the costs of funding renewable energy generation

    This consultation seeks views on the Government’s exemption scheme for Energy Intensive Industries from the indirect costs of funding the Contracts for Difference (CfD), Renewables Obligation (RO) and small-scale Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) schemes (“Exemption Scheme” or “Scheme”). It seeks feedback and evidence to consider whether there is a rationale for increasing the subsidy intensity level of the current scheme in order to address the increased risk of carbon leakage and the... More
    Opened 12 August 2022

  • Hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure: a consultation on business model designs, regulatory arrangements, strategic planning and the role of blending

    Hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of the UK economy, particularly in ‘hard to electrify’ UK industrial sectors, and can provide greener, flexible energy across power, transport and potentially heat. Hydrogen produced in the UK could create thousands of jobs across the country, and provide greater domestic energy security, lowering our reliance on energy imports. Analysis by BEIS for Carbon Budget 6 suggests 250-460TWh of hydrogen could be needed in 2050, making up 20-35 per cent... More
    Opened 31 August 2022

  • Call for evidence on Net Zero review

    Chris Skidmore MP invites evidence on the government’s approach to delivery its net zero target, as part of an Independent Review of Net Zero. We are committed to a review that will consider a range of evidence and views from across society. Alongise the call for evidence, this will include a range of themed roundtables with businesses, industry, communities, local government and non-governmental groups to collect a broad range of views on the transition to net zero. We will also... More
    Opened 29 September 2022

  • Design of the Energy Company Obligation ECO+: 2023-2026

    This document sets out proposals for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). ECO is a programme to deliver energy efficiency measures in homes across Great Britain. ECO+ will be an addition to the current ECO scheme to deliver rapid installation of energy efficiency measures to a wider pool of households, including those on the lowest income and those in the least energy efficient homes in the lower council tax bands. The consultation covers ECO+ for the period April 2023 to March... More
    Opened 28 November 2022

  • Improving Boiler Standards and Efficiency

    This consultation seeks views on a range of topics, including: proposals to improve boiler and heating system efficiency through improvements to minimum standards proposals to mandate that from 2026 all newly-installed gas boilers are “hydrogen-ready” the potential role of gas boiler-electric heat pump hybrids in heat decarbonisation in the 2020s and 2030s These proposals aim to reduce domestic gas consumption, thereby lowering consumer... More
    Opened 13 December 2022

  • Consultation on policy considerations for future rounds of the Contracts for Difference scheme

    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 6 ( AR6 ) (due to open in 2024) and future rounds beyond AR6 , as well as providing several... More
    Opened 14 December 2022

  • CfD contract changes for Allocation Round 5

    This consultation seeks views on drafting changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Standard Terms and Conditions and Private Network Agreement in advance of Allocation Round 5 (AR5), which is scheduled to open in March 2023. We welcome responses from anyone with an interest in the proposals, in particular those considering participating in AR5. Read the consultation document on GOV.UK . More
    Opened 19 December 2022

  • Capacity Market 2023: Strengthening security of supply and alignment with net zero

    This consultation builds upon the Call for Evidence ( CfE ) published in July 2021 which sought views on proposals to better align the Capacity Market ( CM ) with the government’s net zero targets and improve delivery assurance across the scheme. The proposed reforms set out in this consultation represent the next step in the evolution of the CM and have been considered in light of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements ( REMA ) programme. The main policy proposals fall... More
    Opened 9 January 2023

  • New ecodesign requirements for lighting products

    A consultation on proposed amendments to the minimum energy performance standard for lighting products from September 2023. Read the consultation document on GOV.UK . More
    Opened 10 January 2023

  • Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers

    Following the recent Supreme Court judgment in Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Government is looking to consult on the calculation of holiday entitlement received by part-year and irregular hours workers. The Government proposes to introduce a holiday entitlement reference period for part-year and irregular hours workers, to ensure that their holiday pay and entitlement is directly proportionate to the time they spend working. The Government also wants to understand how... More
    Opened 12 January 2023

  • Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement

    This consultation is seeking views on the draft Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement. The Code sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change employment terms and conditions, if there is the prospect of dismissal and re-engagement. It requires employers to consult staff and explore alternative options, without using the threat of dismissal to pressure employees to agree new terms. This is an opportunity for all interested individuals and groups to review... More
    Opened 24 January 2023

  • Amendments to the Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017

    We're seeking views on proposals to amend and improve the Payment Practices and Performance Regulations, and whether they should extend beyond their current expiry date of 6 April 2024. The consultation sets out proposals on: amending the expiry date to extend the Regulations beyond 6 April 2024 including an additional value reporting metric referencing payment reporting in a company’s director’s report a clarification of how supply chain finance is reported ... More
    Opened 31 January 2023

  • Smart Meter Targets Framework: consultation on minimum installation requirements for Year 3 (2024) and Year 4 (2025)

    The four-year smart metering Targets Framework came into effect on 1 January 2022. This Framework sets energy suppliers in Great Britain annual installation targets on a trajectory to 100% smart coverage by end 2025, subject to an annual allowance or ‘tolerance level’ that applies across industry as a percentage of each supplier’s customer base. We welcome responses from energy suppliers, as well as from smart metering and energy industry stakeholders and other... More
    Opened 7 February 2023

  • Consultation on a low carbon hydrogen certification scheme

    In the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS), the Government committed to launching a hydrogen certification scheme by 2025 to demonstrate high-grade British hydrogen for export and ensure any imported hydrogen meets the same high standards that UK companies expect. Certification of hydrogen could provide a robust and reliable way for producers of low carbon hydrogen to prove the credentials of their product. A low carbon hydrogen certification scheme could create... More
    Opened 9 February 2023

  • Small Business Commissioner: statutory review 2023

    As part of the recently announced Payment and Cashflow Review , w e are seeking views and evidence to inform the Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner, looking at particularly its effectiveness in improving payment practices in commercial transactions and the impact of the commissioner’s actions on awareness of small businesses of, or the use by small businesses of, alternative dispute resolution procedures. More
    Opened 15 February 2023

  • Rheoli sylweddau ymbelydrol a datgomisiynu niwclear

    Mae Llywodraeth y DU a’r gweinyddiaethau datganoledig yn cynnig fframwaith polisi ar gyfer y DU gyfan sy’n dwyn ynghyd, mewn un pwynt cyfeirio, bolisïau ar reoli sylweddau ymbelydrol a datgomisiynu niwclear. Rydym hefyd yn cynnig diwygio, diweddaru ac egluro rhai o'r polisïau hyn gyda'r nod o ysgogi gwelliannau mewn rhaglenni datgomisiynu niwclear a glanhau a rheoli deunyddiau ymbelydrol, a'r gwastraff a gynhyrchir ganddynt. Mae’r ymgynghoriad mewn dwy ran. Yn Rhan I rydym... More
    Opened 1 March 2023

  • Managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning

    This consultation is seeking views on proposals to update and consolidate the policies of the UK Government and devolved administrations on managing radioactive substances and nuclear decommissioning into a single UK-wide policy framework. The proposals aim to create clearer more consistent policy objectives across the UK and facilitate speedier and more cost-effective decommissioning and radioactive waste management, whilst maintaining high standards of safety, security and... More
    Opened 1 March 2023

  • Decarbonisation readiness: updates to the 2009 Carbon Capture Readiness requirements

    In July 2021, the UK government and Welsh government published a joint call for evidence seeking views on updates to the 2009 Carbon Capture Readiness requirements, including: - ensuring new build and substantially refurbishing combustion power plants have viable decarbonisation pathways - applying the requirements to more combustion power plant technologies and sizes - introducing the option to comply with the requirements through hydrogen conversion - moving the requirements from... More
    Opened 13 March 2023

  • Climate Change Agreements: consultation on extension to 31 March 2027 & further proposals on any potential future scheme

    In this consultation we have set out: The new target period for an extension Changes to the existing factors for an extension Potential reforms for any potential future scheme The current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme started in 2013. Its energy and carbon reduction targets expired at the end of 2022, which provides eligible participants with access to reduced rates of Climate Change Levy... More
    Opened 15 March 2023

  • Green Gas Support Scheme Mid-Scheme Review

    The Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) provides tariff-based support for biomethane produced using anaerobic digestion (AD) and injected into the gas grid, as a direct replacement for natural gas. The scheme opened for applications on 30 November 2021 and at present runs to 30 November 2025. In March 2021, we committed to a mid-scheme review of the GGSS to consider the effectiveness of the scheme and review several areas for potential amendments. In this consultation, we set... More
    Opened 23 March 2023

  • Changes to the Supply Chain Plan Questionnaire, 2023 Consultation

    The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government’s main mechanism for supporting new low-carbon electricity generation projects in Great Britain. Developers of projects with a capacity of 300MW or more, as well as all Floating Offshore Wind projects, regardless of size, need to apply for a Supply Chain Plan Statement from the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero to take part in a CfD allocation round. The Statement is issued to those projects who can demonstrate... More
    Opened 28 March 2023

  • Clean heat market mechanism

    This mechanism will create a market incentive to grow the numbers of heat pumps installed in existing premises each year, providing industry with a clear, long-term policy framework for investment and innovation. In this consultation, we are seeking views on a range of design features of the proposed mechanism, including: the choice of target levels for the early years of the scheme proposals for trading within the mechanism proposals for the collection, handling and use... More
    Opened 30 March 2023

  • Community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure

    Stakeholders have requested more time to respond to this consultation, so we have extended the deadline from 25 May to 15 June. We’re consulting on a recommended approach to community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure. The consultation is proposing to create voluntary guidance for industry and communities when developing individual community benefit packages. This guidance will cover how to deliver direct benefits payments to eligible individuals... More
    Opened 30 March 2023

  • Consultation: Addressing carbon leakage risk to support decarbonisation

    The UK government is consulting on a range of potential policy measures to mitigate future carbon leakage risk. This consultation opens at 9am on 30 March 2023. It closes at 11:59pm on 22 June 2023. Consultation Description On 30 March, the government published an exploratory consultation considering a range of potential policy measures to mitigate carbon leakage risk in the future and ensure UK industry has the optimal policy... More
    Opened 30 March 2023

  • Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised draft National Policy Statements

    The consultation for the energy National Policy Statements has been extended and will NOW close at 23:45 on Friday 23 June 2023. Please note that question 7 in the consultation document was inadvertently not included in the online survey. If you have already responded to this consultation, YOUR RESPONSE IS STILL VALID and you do not need to resubmit. However, you may wish to submit an additional response to question 7, if you have not already done so. ... More
    Opened 30 March 2023

  • Hydrogen production and industrial carbon capture business model regulations

    This consultation is seeking views on proposals for revenue support regulations in relation to the hydrogen production business model, industrial carbon capture (ICC) and Waste ICC business models. We're seeking views on: the process by which the Secretary of State may direct a counterparty to offer to contract with an eligible low carbon hydrogen producer or carbon capture entity requirements that certain information about contracts and projects must be published ... More
    Opened 30 March 2023

  • Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme - Net Zero Conditionality Questionnaire

    In 2021 BEIS consulted on the Review of the schemes to compensate certain Energy Intensive Industries for indirect emission costs in electricity prices. Within that consultation we asked for views on how net zero might be achieved for individual business. The Government published its response to this consultation in April 2022. Within that response we indicated that we would introduce a new condition for businesses, who revive compensation, to share with BEIS their decarbonisation... More
    Opened 4 April 2023
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