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Energy Independence Bill

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


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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 …

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.

13 May 2026 | Consultation (open) 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 …

13 May 2026 | Consultation (open) 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 …

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.

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. …

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 …