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Outcome of Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 which commenced on 24 July 2025.
The Capacity Market Rules provide the detail for implementing the operating framework set out in regulations.
Outcome of Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 which commenced on 27 March 2024.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has today 3 September 2024…
Declarations between the UK and North Seas countries at the 3rd North Sea Summit, Hamburg, Germany, January 2026.
The joint government and Ofgem Technical Decision Document confirms details of the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme and how it will operate.
Use this technical documentation for individual returns if you're a software developer working with the Self Assessment online service.
This document provides general guidance to electricity companies that propose applying to the Secretary of State for the grant of a necessary…
Map showing nuclear power stations in the UK.
DECC has today at 7AM published the outcome of the first CFD allocation round.
Details of the Supply Chain Plan application process for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round 8 for large-scale solar applicants.
Contracts for Difference final versions of the Standard Terms and Conditions for use in CfD Allocation Round 6 (AR6).
An outline of the process for ensuring fair distribution of electricity rationing during a prolonged electricity shortage.
Guidance for independent energy suppliers, key documents and events that impact on independent suppliers. Contact details for relevant policy leads.
To help developers of low carbon electricity projects make final investment decisions ahead of the Contract for Difference regime being put in place as part of Electricity Market Reform
Details of the offshore search and rescue courses for the energy industries, provided by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Guidance on community benefits and engagement for onshore wind farm developers, communities living near wind farms, and local authorities in England.
This programme looks to support innovative solutions to enable large-scale widespread electricity system flexibility.
Guidance on appeals process for capacity providers with a capacity agreement or a conditional capacity agreement.
The Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 3 and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy.
We have asked for views from specific named consultees on the methodology to determine 3 specific elements the Secretary of State will have to set as part of the final licence modifications.
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