Open consultation

Proposed legislative changes to support implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

From:: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published:: 13 August 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We're seeking views on legislative amendments to the CfD supplier obligation to support implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS).

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 9 September 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposed legislative amendments to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) supplier obligation to enable implementation of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS).

The proposals would allow Exchequer funding to be channelled through the CfD supplier obligation to prevent implementation of BICS from increasing electricity bills for households and other non-exempt consumers. The consultation is primarily aimed at electricity suppliers, trade bodies, energy-intensive industries, consumer representatives and other stakeholders with an interest in electricity market policy and consumer bill impacts.

Read our consultation privacy notice.

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