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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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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.... More
    Closed 21 January 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

  • 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
    Closed 30 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... More
    Closed 1 February 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... More
    Closed 5 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

  • 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 18 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... More
    Closed 20 February 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

  • 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. More
    Closed 27 February 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
    Closed 3 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
    Closed 18 March 2026
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