Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 7
Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference seventh allocation round (AR7).
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government’s main mechanism for supporting low-carbon electricity generation.
This page pulls together all documents relating to CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7).
More information and background to the CfD scheme.
The CfD microsite (resource portal)
The CfD microsite (or resource portal) provides a central, comprehensive source of up-to-date information on all aspects of AR7 and future rounds, including information from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the CfD delivery partners:
- National Grid Electricity System Operator (Electricity Market Reform Delivery Body)
- the Low Carbon Contracts Company
- Ofgem
Use the microsite to:
- subscribe to receive notifications on new information uploaded to the microsite
- access all relevant publications, such as consultation responses and guidance, in one place
- find more using the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page
- contact the delivery partners to ask questions on AR7 that were not addressed by the FAQs
- register to attend events
Visit the CfD Allocation Round site.
CfD Bulletins
Let us know if you’d like to receive updates on the current allocation round by emailing ContractsForDifference@energysecurity.gov.uk.
Sustainable Industry Reward: key documents
The CfD Sustainable Industry Reward (SIR) process will be run as a competitive allocation for extra revenue support 6 months before the main CfD auction.
Consultations
Last updated 9 May 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the draft Sustainable Industry Reward documents.
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Added Proposed amendments to Contracts for Difference for Allocation Round 7 and future rounds consultation.
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First published.