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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

Published 14 December 2022
Last updated 13 March 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added link to Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: standard terms and conditions.

  2. Added Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6: Statutory notices.

  3. Added Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: exemptions request notice.

  4. Added link to consultation on CfD contract changes for Allocation Round 6.

  5. Added AR6 core parameters, allocation framework and administrative strike prices methodology note.

  6. Added link to Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6: Supply Chain Plan questionnaire and guidance.

  7. First published.