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  • Review of electricity market arrangements

    This review of electricity market arrangements will identify reforms needed to transition to a decarbonised, cost effective and secure electricity system.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects and Special Protection Areas, 2022

    We're seeking views on a draft Appropriate Assessment of Likely Significant Effects Report for a review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects in light of new Special Protection Area nature conservation des…

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Designing a climate compatibility checkpoint for future oil and gas licensing in the UK Continental Shelf

    We're seeking views on the design of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for new oil and gas licensing.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regulations in the energy sector: amendments to guidance

    We're seeking views on proposed updates to guidance for operators in the energy sector on compliance with the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Competition in onshore electricity networks

    We're seeking views on details related to the introduction of competition to onshore electricity networks.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Energy Act 2013: 5 year review

    Five-year review of the Energy Act 2013 which introduced a legislative framework for delivering secure, affordable and low carbon energy.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Proposals for a Future System Operator role

    We're seeking views on proposals for the future role, organisational design and phased implementation of a Future System Operator with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Draft Downstream Oil Resilience Bill: government response to the BEIS Committee

    Government's response to the BEIS Committee report on the Draft Downstream Oil Resilience Bill.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Energy retail: opt-in and testing opt-out switching

    We're seeking views on how the government should incrementally introduce an opt-in switching scheme and test opt-out switching.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Independent review of electrical engineering standards: government response

    This document is the BEIS response to the independent review of electrical engineering standards.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Downstream oil supply resilience

    Proposals to strengthen the resilience of fuel supply to UK consumers.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Energy National Policy Statements review: scope of Appraisal of Sustainability and approach to Habitats Regulations Assessment

    These reports set out the scope of the Appraisal of Sustainability and approach to the Habitats Regulations Assessment in advance of the government’s planned review of National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Introducing a new ‘Electricity System Restoration Standard’

    Information about an Electricity System Restoration Standard to introduce a target for the restoration of electricity supplies.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Trading electricity with the EU

    How cross-border trading and supply of electricity has changed.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Generic design assessment of the UK HPR1000: consultation plan

    Environment Agency's plan for consulting with the public and stakeholders on the generic design assessment (GDA) of General Nuclear System Ltd’s UK HPR1000.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Reforming the energy industry codes

    Government and Ofgem are seeking views on changes proposed to the energy codes governance framework.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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  • Amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment regime for offshore oil and gas projects

    We're seeking views on draft Regulations to amend the offshore oil and gas Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime to make the processes for challenging decisions clearer and enhance other aspects.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects and Special Protection Areas

    We're seeking views on a draft Screening of Likely Significant Effects report for a review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects in light of new Special Protection Area nature conservation designations.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Feed-In Tariffs scheme accreditation deadlines: proposed changes

    Proposed changes to the Feed-In Tariffs scheme to mitigate COVID-19 commissioning delays for pre-registered and pre-accredited installations.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Offshore Chemical Regulations and Oil Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations: COVID-19 related amendments exempting documents from being made publicly available for inspection

    We're seeking views on proposed changes to regulations to exempt offshore oil and gas operators from having to make documents publicly available for inspection at a UK address, while coronavirus restrictions are in place.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government