Capacity Market changes for Prequalification 2027

Overview

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 ensure it remains fit for purpose as the electricity system evolves.

We welcome responses from all interested parties, including Capacity Market participants, electricity market stakeholders, trade associations, consumer groups, academics, think tanks and other organisations with an interest in electricity security and decarbonisation.

Before you begin:

• You may respond as an individual or on behalf of an organisation.
• You do not need to answer every question.
• We welcome supporting evidence where relevant.
• We encourage respondents to read the consultation document before and whilst completing this questionnaire.

What happens next

After the consultation closes, we will review and analyse all responses received. Consultation responses will help inform the government's final policy decisions. We intend to publish a government response summarising the feedback received and setting out any next steps. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this consultation on proposed changes to the Capacity Market ahead of Prequalification 2027.