Energy Independence Bill

1 Jun 2026 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 8

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 8 documents collection – comprehensive implementation guidance for renewable energy support

Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference eighth allocation round (AR8).

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15 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) Amendment Regulations 2026 made under Energy Act 2023 – secondary legislation implementing renewable energy consenting framework

These Regulations are made under section 293 of the Energy Act 2023 (c. 52) which enables regulations to make provision about the taking or securing of measures in compensation for adverse environmental effects of offshore wind activities (“compensatory measures”). Such …

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14 May 2026 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Energy code manager standard licence conditions: determination notice

Why linked: Energy code manager standard licence conditions determination—statutory instrument implementing energy code governance relevant to renewable deployment licensing and grid resilience

The Secretary of State has determined the code manager standard licence conditions for the purposes of Sections 33(1) and 81(2) of the Utilities Act 2000.

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↓ Code manager standard licence conditions: determination not… ↓ Code Manager Standard Licence Conditions (87pp)

14 May 2026 | Consultation (open) NESO linked direct

CMP476: Correction to Section 15 of the CUSC

Why linked: NESO CUSC code modification (CMP476)—relevant to connections regime and renewable project licensing procedures

Source: National Energy System Operator code modification register Code: CUSC Modification status: Current - Proposal Raised Last updated: 2026-05-14 This modification corrects an unintended inconsistency in how the Global Asset Re-Use Factor is described in Section 15 of the CUSC …

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↓ CMP476 Code Administrator Consultation and Annexes ↓ CMP476 Code Admin Consultation Response Proforma ↓ CMP476 Code Administrator Consultation

14 May 2026 | Consultation (open) NESO linked direct

CMP477: Facilitating Cross TO Area Connection Modifications

Why linked: NESO code modification enabling cross-transmission-area connections—relevant to grid resilience and renewable infrastructure scaling

Source: National Energy System Operator code modification register Code: CUSC Modification status: Current - Proposal Raised Last updated: 2026-05-14 This modification enables cross‑Transmission Owner area connection change requests.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names Energy Independence Bill and relates to legislative programme

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Consultation outcome NESO linked direct

CMP474​: Fixed BSUoS Price Revision Mechanism

Why linked: NESO fixed BSUoS price revision mechanism (CMP474)—energy market mechanism relevant to renewable support costs

Source: National Energy System Operator code modification register Code: CUSC Modification status: Current - Workgroup Last updated: 2026-05-13 Inclusion in the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) of a clear process for when the Balancing Services Use of System …

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↓ CMP474 Workgroup 7 Slides - 05 June 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 6 Summary - 02 June 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 5 Summary - 28 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 6 Slides - 02 June 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 5 Slides - 28 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 4 Summary - 15 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 3 Summary - 11 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 4 Slides - 15 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 3 Slides - 11 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup 2 Summary - 07 May 2026 ↓ CMP474 Workgroup Consultation response proforma ↓ CMP474 Alternative Request Form ↓ CMP474 Workgroup Consultation and Annexes ↓ CMP474 Workgroup Consultation ↓ CMP474 Workgroup Report and Annexes ↓ CMP474 Workgroup Report ↓ CMP474 Code Administrator Consultation and Annexes ↓ CMP474 Code Administrator Consultation Response Proforma ↓ CMP474 Code Administrator Consultation ↓ CMP474 Final Modification Report and Annexes ↓ CMP474 Final Modification Report ↓ CMP474 Draft Final Modification Report ↓ CMP474 Draft Final Modification Report and Annexes ↓ CMP474 Urgency Decision Letter ↓ CMP474 Urgency Request Letter

13 May 2026 | Consultation outcome NESO linked direct

CMP​475​: ​​Amendment to the BSUoS tariff reset process

Why linked: NESO BSUoS tariff reset process amendment (CMP475)—relevant to balancing services framework supporting renewable grid integration

Source: National Energy System Operator code modification register Code: CUSC Modification status: Current - Workgroup Last updated: 2026-05-13 Amendment to the Balancing Services Use of System (BSUoS) Tariff Reset process as per Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC). To …

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↓ CMP475 Workgroup meeting 7 summary - 10 June 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup 7 papers - 10 June 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup meeting 6 summary - 02 June 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup 6 papers - 02 June 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup 5 summary - 28 May 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup 5 Papers - 28 May 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup meeting 4 summary - 15 May 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup 4 papers - 15 May 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup meeting 3 summary - 11 May 2026 ↓ CMP475 Workgroup 3 papers - 11 May 2026 ↓ CMP475 Alternative Request Form ↓ CMP475 Workgroup Consultation and Annexes ↓ CMP475 Workgroup Consultation ↓ CMP475 Workgroup Consultation response proforma ↓ CMP475 Workgroup Report and Annexes ↓ CMP475 Workgroup Report ↓ CMP475 Code Administrator Consultation and Annexes ↓ CMP475 Code Administrator Consultation ↓ CMP475 Code Administrator Consultation response proforma ↓ CMP475 Final Modification Report and Annexes ↓ CMP475 Final Modification Report ↓ CMP475 Draft Final Modification Report and Annexes ↓ CMP475 Draft Final Modification Report ↓ CMP475 Urgency Decision Letter ↓ CMP475 Urgency Request Letter

13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked commitment

King's Speech announces Energy Independence Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Energy Independence Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to scale up homegrown renewable energy, strengthen energy security and protect living standards.

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12 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Great British Energy framework document

Why linked: Great British Energy framework document – governance structure for delivery vehicle implementing energy independence policy

The governance framework between Great British Energy (GBE) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

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11 May 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference: Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms

Why linked: CfD contract amendments consultation outcome – implementing Clean Industry Bonus reforms to renewable support scheme

We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the CfD contract that need to be made to implement CIB reforms, and also on hybrid metering, ahead of Allocation Round 8.

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↓ Contracts for Difference Clean Industry Bonus: consultation… ↓ Feed-in Tariffs Contract for Difference: Standard terms and… (601pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Phase 1 single metering) December 2025 c… (44pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Phase 2 apportioned metering) December 2… (68pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Phase 2 single metering) December 2025 c… (54pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Generic) December 2025 changes - March 2… (32pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Phase 1 apportioned metering) December 2… (59pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Phase 3 apportioned metering) December 2… (66pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (UJV) December 2025 changes - March 2026 (51pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (Phase 3 single metering) December 2025 c… (51pp) ↓ AR8 CfD Agreement (PNA) December 2025 changes - March 2026 (101pp) ↓ Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus refor… (15pp) ↓ Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus refor… ↓ AR8 Standard Terms and Conditions (599pp) ↓ AR8 (Phase 1) Agreement (Apportioned) (55pp) ↓ AR8 (Phase 2) Agreement (Apportioned) (63pp) ↓ AR8 (Phase 3) Agreement (Apportioned) (60pp) ↓ AR8 (Phase 1) Agreement (Single Metering) (44pp) ↓ AR8 (Phase 2) Agreement (Single Metering) (52pp) ↓ AR8 (Phase 3) Agreement (Single Metering) (49pp)

8 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero major projects: accounting officer assessments

Why linked: DESNZ major projects accounting officer assessments (May 2026) — analyst-relevant programme governance disclosure.

Accounting officer assessment summaries for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero programmes and projects.

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↓ Track-1 Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Programme - HyNet… ↓ Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production: Accounting officer… ↓ Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS): accounting officer assessment

8 May 2026 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: exemptions request notice

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 8 exemptions guidance – implementation of renewable energy support scheme

This notice sets out the process for excluded sites to apply for an exemption from their temporary site exclusion for the eighth CfD allocation round.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regul… (4pp)

6 May 2026 | Policy paper NESO linked direct

Dynamic Response Service Terms (Redline)

Why linked: NESO Dynamic Response Service Terms—grid security framework relevant to renewable integration

Source: National Energy System Operator publications library Category: Balancing services / System security services File: PDF, 1.16 MB Materials for Dynamic Response that have been submitted for Ofgem decision

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6 May 2026 | Policy paper NESO linked direct

Dynamic Response Submission Document

Why linked: NESO Dynamic Response Submission Document—relevant to balancing services and system security supporting renewable grid integration

Source: National Energy System Operator publications library Category: Balancing services / System security services File: PDF, 608.63 KB Materials for Dynamic Response that have been submitted for Ofgem decision

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6 May 2026 | Policy paper NESO linked direct

Dynamic Response Procurement Rules (Redline)

Why linked: NESO Dynamic Response Procurement Rules—relevant to grid stability mechanisms supporting renewable deployment

Source: National Energy System Operator publications library Category: Balancing services / System security services File: PDF, 649.79 KB Materials for Dynamic Response that have been submitted for Ofgem decision

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5 May 2026 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: statutory notices

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 8 statutory notices – formal launch of renewable energy support allocation

Final statutory notices required to launch Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Initial Clean Ind… (1pp)

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↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Clean Industry Bonus Allocati… (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Clean Industry Bonus Framewor… (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Contract Framework Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Counterparty Costs Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Standard Terms Notice (10pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Application Window Notice (2pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Pot and Price Notice (5pp)

23 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 8 – collection page

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 8 collection page – hub document for renewable energy support scheme implementation

Added the statutory notices; added link to new consultation, Contracts for Difference: Contract amendments to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms, which closes on 1 April 2026.

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23 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: statutory notices

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 8 statutory notices – formal regulatory instrument launching allocation round

This notice gives notice of AR8 of the CfD; the CIB Allocation Round Notice sets out the CIB allocation framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Initial Clean Ind… (1pp)

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↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Clean Industry Bonus Allocati… (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8): Clean Industry Bonus Framewor… (1pp)

22 Apr 2026 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: Clean Industry Bonus framework and guidance

Why linked: CfD Clean Industry Bonus framework and guidance – renewable energy supply chain support mechanism

The CfD Clean Industry Bonus will allow fixed and floating offshore wind applicants to get extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Clean Industry Bonus Allocation Framework, 2026 (37pp)

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↓ Guidance for fixed bottom and floating offshore wind projec… (15pp) ↓ Guidance for fixed bottom and floating offshore wind projec… ↓ Clean Industry Bonus: application form ↓ Clean Industry Bonus: supplier statement template ↓ Fair Work Charter (17pp) ↓ Fair Work Charter: signatories list

21 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Reformed National Pricing Delivery Plan

Why linked: Reformed National Pricing Delivery Plan consultation — direct relevance to the Bill's living-standards pillar via market design.

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. …

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15 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards and Contract Budget Notice Amendments) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2026 – secondary legislation amending CfD scheme to support renewable deployment

These Regulations amend the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2011) (“Allocation Regulations”), the Electricity Market Reform (General) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2013) (“EMR Regulations”) and the Contracts for Difference (Standard Terms) Regulations (S.I. 2014/2012) (“Standard Terms Regulations”). Those Regulations …

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25 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Statutory instrument amending Contracts for Difference regulations; directly implements renewable energy support mechanism in scope

These Regulations make amendments to the Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2014) (the “ESO Regulations”); the Electricity Capacity (Supplier Payment etc.) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3354) (the “Supplier Payment Regulations”); and the Nuclear Regulated Asset Base Model …

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23 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Annual statement of emissions for 2024

Why linked: Annual statement of emissions for 2024 under Climate Change Act 2008 s.16 — anchors the carbon-budget basis for renewable scaling.

Seventeenth annual statement of emissions required under section 16 of the Climate Change Act 2008.

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↓ Annual statement of emissions for 2024 (accessible webpage) ↓ Annual statement of emissions for 2024 (large print versio… (28pp) ↓ Annual statement of emissions for 2024 (print ready version) (20pp)

9 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Statutory instrument on Electricity Network Connections under Energy Act 2023 s.165A; implements grid resilience and strategic planning framework for renewable integration

Under section 165A(1) of the Energy Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”) the Independent System Operator and Planner (“ISOP”) must have regard to those plans or documents designated as strategic plans under section 165A(2) (“designated strategic plans”) when carrying out functions …

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26 Feb 2026 | Policy paper Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026 (draft SI)

Why linked: Draft SI on offshore wind environmental regulations under Energy Act 2023 s.293; licensing and consent regime for renewable projects

These Regulations are made under section 293 of the Energy Act 2023, enabling regulations to make provision about compensatory measures for adverse environmental effects of offshore wind activities; they come into force on 21st May 2026.

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14 Jan 2026 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: statutory notices

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 7 statutory notices; formal launch of renewable energy support allocation round

Final statutory notices required to launch Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Contract Budget R… (2pp)

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↓ CfD Allocation Round 7a (AR7a): Contract Budget notice (5pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7a (AR7a): Contract Budget notice - ac… (3pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Contract Budget notice (4pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Contract Budget notice - acco… (3pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) Al… (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) Al… (3pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) Fr… (2pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) Fr… (2pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) Fr… (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7a (AR7a): Allocation Round Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Contract Framework Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Pot and Price Notice (7pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Counterparty Costs Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Application Window Notice (3pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7): Standard Terms Notice (9pp)

17 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market scheme update 2025

Why linked: Policy paper on CfD and Capacity Market scheme update explicitly linking to energy independence objective; renewable support mechanism update

The changes to the CfD support the wider objective of moving towards energy independence and protecting households from volatile fossil fuel prices – the ultimate benefit from delivering clean power by 2030.

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28 Nov 2025 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) enduring governance: Balancing and Settlement Code modification

Why linked: Smart Secure Electricity Systems governance guidance under Energy Act 2023 s.245; grid resilience and balancing framework for renewable integration

The Secretary of State has made changes to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) using his power under section 245(1)(e) of the Energy Act 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Notice of modification of the Balancing and Set… (4pp)

25 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Marine Recovery Funds Regulations 2025

Why linked: Marine Recovery Funds Regulations 2025 under Energy Act 2023 s.292; statutory instrument enabling offshore wind compensation mechanism

These Regulations are made under section 292 of the Energy Act 2023 (c. 52) which enables the Secretary of State to make regulations providing for the establishment, operation and management of one or more marine recovery funds (“MRF”). An MRF …

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12 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument Context · primary home: Nuclear Regulation Bill linked direct

The Energy Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Energy Act 2023 commencement regulations; brings enabling provisions into force for renewable energy policy implementation

These Regulations bring into force on 2nd December 2025 specified provisions of the Energy Act 2023 (c. 52) (“the Act”). These are the fourth set of commencement regulations under the Act.

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29 Oct 2025 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero evidence

Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan 2025

Why linked: Filled the "Net Zero Strategy and supporting sectoral decarbonisation pathways" gap via web research

The UK government's most current net zero strategy document, published October 2025 by DESNZ, setting out proposals and policies to meet carbon budgets 4–6 (2023–2037) with sectoral decarbonisation pathways across power, transport, buildings, industry, agriculture and other sectors.

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31 Jul 2025 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: standard terms and conditions

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 7 standard terms and conditions; formal contractual framework for renewable energy deployment support

Contracts for Difference final versions of the Standard Terms and Conditions for use in CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: Standard Terms and Cond… (577pp)

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↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: Generic Agreement (31pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: (Phase 1) (Single) Agreement (41pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: (Phase 2) (Single) Agreement (51pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: (Phase 3) (Single) Agreement (47pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: (Phase 1) (Apportioned) Agreement (47pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: (Phase 2) (Apportioned) Agreement (55pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: (Phase 3) (Apportioned) Agreement (52pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: Private Network Agreement (98pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 7: Unincorporated Joint Ventures (50pp)

29 May 2025 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: exemptions request notice

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 7 exemptions guidance; regulatory process for renewable project eligibility

This notice sets out the process for excluded sites to apply for an exemption from their temporary site exclusion for the seventh CfD allocation round.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regul… (4pp)

27 May 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7: Potential Amendments to Relax Eligibility for Fixed-Bottom Offshore Wind

Why linked: Closed consultation on CfD Amendment Regulations relaxing offshore wind eligibility; renewable energy support mechanism design

This consultation seeks views on potential drafting changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Standard Terms and Conditions (STCs) in advance of Allocation Round 7 (AR7), which is scheduled to open in summer 2025. The proposed changes concern potential amendments …

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23 May 2025 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Energy codes and central systems: qualifying designation

Why linked: Guidance on energy codes designation under Energy Act 2023 Schedule 12; governance framework for renewable energy system integration

The Secretary of State has designated certain documents and central systems as qualifying for the purposes of Schedule 12 of the Energy Act 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation Notice (amended and consolidated) u… (4pp)

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↓ Designation Notice (amended and consolidated) under paragra…

2 Dec 2024 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: Subsidy Control Transparency Database estimates

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 6 subsidy control transparency data; renewable energy support mechanism financial documentation

Information on the estimates used for the subsidy amount for Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6 on the Subsidy Control Transparency Database.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round…

31 Jul 2024 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: statutory notices

Why linked: CfD Allocation Round 6 statutory notices; launch of renewable energy support allocation round

Final statutory notices required to launch Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Budget Revision Notice … (4pp)

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↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Budget Notice (6pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Budget Notice - accompanying note (7pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Allocation Round Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Framework Notice (1pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Standard Terms Notice (9pp) ↓ CfD Allocation Round 6: Counterparty Costs Notice (1pp)

1 May 2024 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Great Britain Energy Policy S… linked evidence

Strategy and policy statement for energy policy in Great Britain

Why linked: Filled the "Energy security policy statements and grid resilience frameworks" gap via web research

Strategic policy statement setting out the government’s priorities for energy policy in Great Britain.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Strategy and policy statement for energy policy… (38pp)

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↓ Strategy and policy statement for energy policy in Great Br… ↓ Strategy and policy statement for energy policy in Great Br… (4pp)

7 Apr 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked direct

British energy security strategy

Why linked: British Energy Security Strategy 2022 — the named predecessor framework, essential for continuity/break analysis.

This strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate homegrown power for greater energy independence.

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↓ British energy security strategy (web accessible PDF) (38pp) ↓ British energy security strategy (print-ready PDF) (40pp)

5 Apr 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Net Zero Strategy linked evidence

Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener

Why linked: Filled the "Net Zero Strategy and supporting sectoral decarbonisation pathways" gap via web research

This strategy sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet our net zero target by 2050.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener (368pp)

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↓ Forewords ↓ Executive summary ↓ 1. Why Net Zero ↓ 2. The journey to Net Zero ↓ 3. Reducing emissions across the economy ↓ 4. Supporting the transition across the economy ↓ Climate science annex ↓ Technical annex ↓ Indicative annual range for each year within the sixth carb… ↓ Net Zero Strategy: charts and tables (updated 5 April 2022) ↓ Net Zero Strategy: emissions taxonomy