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Capacity Market: Proposals to integrate low carbon technologies and enhance delivery assurance ahead of Prequalification 2026
The government has recently published a consultation on proposed changes to the Capacity Market Rules and Regulations. Alongside this, a set of urgent reforms have been identified which require changes to the Capacity Market Rules and Regulations. This consultation forms part of the government’s commitment to regularly review the function and requirements on the participants of the Capacity Market. This is to ensure the scheme remains fit for purpose and reflects changing... MoreCloses 8 January 2026 -
Non-domestic smart meter rollout post-2025
We're seeking views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 16 January 2026 Consultation description We’re consulting on new energy supplier requirements and consumer protections in response to the growing use of “smart-contingent contracts” by non-domestic energy suppliers, as part of the non-domestic smart... MoreCloses 16 January 2026 -
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Scope Expansion - Emissions from international maritime voyages
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 international maritime sector. As part of the November 2024 consultation on UK ETS expansion to the maritime sector, we included a section and questions on the possibility of bringing a share of emissions from international... MoreCloses 20 January 2026 -
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... MoreCloses 20 January 2026 -
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.... MoreCloses 21 January 2026 -
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... MoreCloses 27 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... MoreCloses 30 January 2026 -
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: First Phase Energy Smart Appliances Regulations
We have published the draft SI for the first phase of our Energy Smart Appliances regulations, informed by stakeholder feedback over the 2024 and 2025 SSES Programme consultation cycle. This SI is Phase 1 of our plan to regulate ESAs. This draft SI includes regulations that: Introduce minimum smart functionality, safety, grid stability requirements, and cyber and physical security requirements for all relevant ESAs. Make several incremental amendments to EVSCP requirements... MoreCloses 5 February 2026 -
Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): Ensuring fair access to CO2 infrastructure
This consultation reviews the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 to assess their effectiveness. It is part of a wider effort to progress areas that could help the UK transition to a self-sustaining carbon capture, utilisation and storage ( CCUS ) market. The questions in this consultation focus on how the 2011 Regulations may need to be amended to: reflect the policy environment CCUS now operates in support both the establishment of... MoreCloses 6 February 2026 -
Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions
The government is committed to decarbonising the way we heat our buildings to protect consumers against high energy bills due to volatile global fossil fuel prices, reduce the UK’s dependence on foreign sources of energy and combat climate change. In that process, the government is committed to ensuring there is a good solution for every building and that consumers have access to a range of suitable low-carbon heat technologies. Heat pumps, along with heat networks, will be the... MoreCloses 10 February 2026 -
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... MoreCloses 18 February 2026 -
Gas system in transition: security of supply
This consultation is inviting views and supporting evidence on our assessment of the priorities for gas security of supply during the transition, and the associated challenges facing the gas sector. It sets out a range of proposed policy actions that we are considering in order to protect our gas security in the years ahead. We committed to a programme of public engagement on the gas system’s transition in the June 2025 update to market . This consultation is the first step in this... MoreCloses 18 February 2026 -
Common Biomass Sustainability Framework Consultation
Common Biomass Sustainability Framework Consultation A consultation on proposals for developing a cross-sector biomass sustainability framework to enable greater consistency across sectors and strengthen criteria in line with latest evidence. MoreCloses 27 February 2026
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