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    Practice Note: The Energy White Paper—an overview [Archived]—considers some of the key measures announced in the Energy White Paper published by the former UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (as it then was) on 14 December 2020 and their expected impact on the energy sector. It also provides a comprehensive overview of all commitments announced. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) was established on 7 February 2023 and has taken over the energy portfolio of the former BEIS, which no longer exists

Renewable energy generation projects

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    Practice Note: The UK decommissioning regime for offshore wind farms—provides an overview of the UK decommissioning regime for offshore wind farms. It considers the UK re gulatory framework, including under the Energy Act 2004 and relevant Government Guidance. This Practice Note also highlights relevant overarching international standards which have been incorporated into the UK regime

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    Practice Note: Project structure for renewable energy

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UK ETS Authority publishes final response on extending emissions trading scheme beyond 2030

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has reviewed responses to its consultation on extending the Scheme beyond 2030 and confirmed that the UK ETS will continue into a second phase beginning on 1 January 2031. The Authority stated that extension is necessary to maintain a carbon price across covered sectors and to support long-term progress towards net zero. It also noted that the Phase I cap trajectory will remain unchanged while a separate consultation is undertaken on the detailed Phase II cap profile.

NESO updates Strategic Spatial Energy Plan timelines

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has confirmed revised timelines for the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) following the release of updated generation cost data by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). NESO and DESNZ will re-run SSEP modelling to integrate the latest data, extending delivery milestones. Pathway options will be submitted to the Secretary of State in summer 2026, with public consultation on the draft plan in early 2027 and final publication in autumn 2027.

Ofgem launches second consultation on electricity grid connections regulatory framework

Ofgem has launched a consultation on updated proposals and next steps for its Connections End-to-End Review of the regulatory framework governing electricity grid connections. The review, initiated under the 2023 Connections Action Plan and informed by responses to the November 2024 consultation, aims to deliver enduring regulatory reform to complement NESO’s TMO4+ process changes and support timely, high-quality connections essential for achieving Clean Power 2030 targets.

Ofgem consults on competitive code manager selection guidance

Ofgem has launched a consultation on its proposed approach for evaluating code manager candidates through competitive licensing assessments. The consultation seeks views on amended draft guidance following enabling regulations that came into force on 6 June 2025. The proposals affect multiple energy industry codes including the Balancing and Settlement Code, Connection and Use of System Code, and Retail Energy Code across distribution, generation, transmission and supply sectors. The consultation ends on 23 January 2026.

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