Department for Energy Security and Net Zero··ReleaseEnergy & Grid
Government considers fixed-price payments for power plants, open for your views until 9 December
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has opened a consultation on a proposed Wholesale Contracts for Difference scheme for existing low carbon electricity plants in Great Britain. It covers eligibility, auction design and possible legislative change, and closes on 9 December 2026.
Our readTake note if you already operate a generating asset in Great Britain, since a route into the scheme would change how it gets paid, before any new-build project feels the effect.
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