Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 6
Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference sixth allocation round (AR6).
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 6 (AR6).
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 AR6 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 AR6 that were not addressed by the FAQs
- register to attend events
The microsite link is available here.
CfD Bulletins
Let us know if you’d like to receive updates on the current allocation round: email contractsforDifference@energysecurity.gov.uk
Find past bulletins
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: key documents
Consultations
Last updated 13 March 2024 + show all updates
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Added link to Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: standard terms and conditions.
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Added Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6: Statutory notices.
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Added Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: exemptions request notice.
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Added link to consultation on CfD contract changes for Allocation Round 6.
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Added AR6 core parameters, allocation framework and administrative strike prices methodology note.
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Added link to Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: Supply Chain Plan questionnaire and guidance.
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