Policy papers and consultations

We're seeking views on new standards for energy smart appliances and organisations which provide demand side response services or can remotely control electrical load.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 8 May 2024

We're seeking views on our proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 8 May 2024

We're seeking views on consumer protection requirements such as pricing, which will be introduced as part of the heat networks regulatory framework.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 30 April 2024

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem are seeking views on code governance reform proposals covering code manager licensing and secondary legislation.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 24 April 2024

We're seeking views on a proposal to introduce a new threshold for bringing cases to the Energy Ombudsman to include small business consumers.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 5 April 2024

We’re seeking views on 2 licences covering gas and electricity functions of the National Energy System Operator, and providing response to previous consultations.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 2 April 2024

This second consultation is an opportunity to provide feedback to government on the ongoing review of electricity market arrangements (REMA).

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 12 March 2024

How they will engage with the public and stakeholders on geological disposal for radioactive waste.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 23 February 2024

This call for evidence considers barriers to innovation in the energy retail market.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 23 February 2024

We're seeking views on proposals for new licence conditions and code changes to implement the new ownership arrangements for Elexon.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 24 January 2024

The likely significant sustainability effects of developing new energy infrastructure of the types covered by the National Policy Statements for energy.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 17 January 2024

Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant electricity network infrastructure projects.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 17 January 2024

Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant natural gas supply infrastructure and gas and oil pipeline projects.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 17 January 2024

Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant renewable energy infrastructure projects.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 17 January 2024

Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant natural gas electricity generating infrastructure projects.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 17 January 2024

Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 17 January 2024

We're seeking evidence to support policy development on how to ensure the Offshore Transmission Owner regime remains fit for purpose.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 15 January 2024

A habitats regulations assessment is required for proposed plans or projects likely to have a significant effect on international sites of scientific interest.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 22 November 2023

We're seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 22 November 2023

We're seeking views on proposals for revenue support regulations in relation to the hydrogen production, industrial carbon capture (ICC) and waste ICC business models.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 30 October 2023