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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 | 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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Code manager standard licence conditions: deter… (1pp)
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↓ Code manager standard licence conditions: determination not… ↓ Code Manager Standard Licence Conditions (87pp)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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…
16 May 2025 | Decision Office of Gas and Electricity Markets linked direct

Energy code reform: decision on code manager selection

Why linked: Decision on code manager selection under Energy Act 2023; Ofgem governance reform enabling renewable energy system operation

TheEnergy Act 2023gives new powers and responsibilities to Ofgem. This enables us to implement significant reform to the governance of the energy industry codes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Decision on code manager selection [PDF, 370.57…
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↓ Guidance on code manager selection [PDF, 549.63KB]
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)