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  • Transition from the Renewables Obligation to Contracts for Difference

    Consulting on the transition from Renewables Obligation (RO) to Contracts for Difference (CfD), a key aspect of the Government's Electricity Market Reform (EMR) programme.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Severe Weather Christmas 2013: Electricity Distribution Industry performance

    A review of Electricity Distribution Industry performance during the Christmas period 2013

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smart Grid Forum’s Smart Grid vision and routemap

    How smart grids will transform our energy system and help to minimise consumer bills, create jobs and enhance growth.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NERA Economic Consulting report: Changes in Hurdle Rates for Low Carbon Generation Technologies

    An independent report on the estimated cost of capital impacts associated with Contracts for Difference, commissioned from NERA.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on the draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery

    Consultation seeking views on two key policy proposals that will be finalised in the first Electricity Market Reform (EMR) Delivery Plan.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan

    The first delivery plan for Electricity Market Reform.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy Act policy briefs

    Policy briefs covering the main measures included in the Energy Act.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More interconnection: improving energy security and lowering bills

    This statement sets out government’s views on further interconnection and makes proposals for improving identification of interconnection opportunities and assessing the impacts of proposed projects.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy Efficiency Strategy: 2013 update

    An update on the Department of Energy and Climate Change's energy efficiency strategy and statistical summary.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Electricity Market Reform: development of the Contract for Difference

    The CFD is the culmination of several successive cycles of drafting and engagement with industry and the wider public, beginning in May 2012 and concluding in January 2014.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Amendments to UK greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme & national emissions inventory regulations

    Consultation on amendments to EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and National Emissions Inventory legislation.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2013

    This consultation seeks your views on our proposals to amend the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 27th Seaward Licensing Round

    27th Round Appropriate Assessment

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK renewable energy roadmap: 2013 update

    Second update to the UK renewable energy roadmap setting out our shared approach to unlocking our renewable energy potential.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statutory security of supply report: 2013

    Annual report to Parliament on the availability of electricity and gas for meeting the reasonable demands of consumers in Great Britain.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Repealing legislation prescribing the maximum temperature to which particular premises may be heated

    Consultation informing the government’s decision on removing two heating control orders which specify the maximum temperatures certain premises may be heated.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Microgeneration Strategy Industry Action Plan Final Report

    This is a report on the implementation of the Microgeneration Strategy Industry Action Plan.

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Environment Agency charging proposals 2014

    Seeking views on the charging proposals for our environmental permitting, abstraction and EU emissions trading schemes for 2014.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Options to encourage permanent reductions in electricity use (Electricity Demand Reduction)

    We believe that there is significant potential for greater efficiency in the use of electricity in the UK - some of which will be realised by…

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gas security policy assessment

    Assessment of costs and benefits of gas market interventions to ensure security of supply

    • From: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government