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Renewables Obligation Indexation Changes

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, alongside Scottish and Northern Ireland governments, is amending the Renewables Obligation (RO) indexation mechanism and addressing the end of RO contracts. The Renewables Obligation is a key mechanism requiring electricity suppliers to source renewable energy, with amendments being made across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland through statutory orders. The changes relate to contract termination impacts and permitted development rights for onshore wind.

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2026

12 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need to increase investment in renewable energy produced in the UK, following the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil an

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need to increase investment in renewable energy produced in the UK, following the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas carrying vessels.

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23 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument Northern Ireland Executive linked

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

These Regulations amend the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1106 NI) (the “EBRS NI Regulations”) and the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/454 NI) (the “EBDS NI Regulations”). The amendments achieve the …

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28 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Northern Ireland Executive Scottish Government linked

Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme: indexation changes — outcome published

We're seeking views on proposed changes to inflation indexation for the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to inflation indexation in the Renewabl… (13pp)
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↓ Changes to inflation indexation in the Renewables Obligatio… ↓ Analytical annex: Impact of indexation options (PDF) (9pp) ↓ Analytical annex: Impact of indexation options (HTML) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme indexation changes: gover… (16pp) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme indexation changes: gover… ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) final consultation analytical an… (14pp) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) final consultation analytical an…

2025

7 events
2 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Northern Ireland Executive Scottish Government linked

Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme: indexation changes — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposed changes to inflation indexation for the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to inflation indexation in the Renewabl… (13pp)
+7 more
↓ Changes to inflation indexation in the Renewables Obligatio… ↓ Analytical annex: Impact of indexation options (PDF) (9pp) ↓ Analytical annex: Impact of indexation options (HTML) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme indexation changes: gover… (16pp) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme indexation changes: gover… ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) final consultation analytical an… (14pp) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) final consultation analytical an…
31 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Northern Ireland Executive Scottish Government linked

Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme: indexation changes — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposed changes to inflation indexation for the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Changes to inflation indexation in the Renewabl… (13pp)
+7 more
↓ Changes to inflation indexation in the Renewables Obligatio… ↓ Analytical annex: Impact of indexation options (PDF) (9pp) ↓ Analytical annex: Impact of indexation options (HTML) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme indexation changes: gover… (16pp) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme indexation changes: gover… ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) final consultation analytical an… (14pp) ↓ Renewables Obligation (RO) final consultation analytical an…
29 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Assessment and rating of wind turbine noise guidance: proposed updates — consultation closed

We're seeking views on updates to guidance on the assessment of noise from onshore wind turbines across the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Updated guidance for the assessment and rating … (12pp)
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↓ Updated guidance for the assessment and rating of wind turb… ↓ Draft updated guidance: Assessment and rating of wind turbi… (48pp) ↓ Draft updated guidance: Assessment and rating of wind turbi…
4 Jul 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Assessment and rating of wind turbine noise guidance: proposed updates — consultation opened

We're seeking views on updates to guidance on the assessment of noise from onshore wind turbines across the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Updated guidance for the assessment and rating … (12pp)
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↓ Updated guidance for the assessment and rating of wind turb… ↓ Draft updated guidance: Assessment and rating of wind turbi… (48pp) ↓ Draft updated guidance: Assessment and rating of wind turbi…

2024

1 event

2023

3 events
9 Oct 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Renewables Obligation: Call for Evidence on introducing Fixed-Price Certificates into the UK-wide Renewables Obligation schemes — consultation closed

The RO has incentivised UK renewable electricity generation since 2002. It is now closed to new applications, but stations that accredited in the early years of the scheme receive support until 2027. Later stations are supported for 20 years or …

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31 Jul 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Renewables Obligation: Call for Evidence on introducing Fixed-Price Certificates into the UK-wide Renewables Obligation schemes — consultation opened

The RO has incentivised UK renewable electricity generation since 2002. It is now closed to new applications, but stations that accredited in the early years of the scheme receive support until 2027. Later stations are supported for 20 years or …

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2021

3 events
9 Nov 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on addressing supplier payment default under the Renewables Obligation — consultation closed

The Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme in England and Wales supports the generation of renewable electricity. It operates as a market-based mechanism through a system of tradable green certificates called Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs). ROCs are issued to generators free of …

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10 Aug 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on addressing supplier payment default under the Renewables Obligation — consultation opened

The Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme in England and Wales supports the generation of renewable electricity. It operates as a market-based mechanism through a system of tradable green certificates called Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs). ROCs are issued to generators free of …

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2020

2 events