Open consultation

Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs: 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 26 November 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We are seeking views on the operational cost levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 2 January 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on the proposed 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 operational cost budgets, resulting levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC), and changes to legislation.

Read our consultation privacy notice.

Documents

Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs: 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 - consultation document

PDF, 405 KB, 41 pages

Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

consultation.responses2026-2029@energysecurity.gov.uk

Published 26 November 2025