The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a policy paper setting out modifications to the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) scheme supplier licence conditions, changing the basis on which tariff payments are adjusted for inflation. The licence modifications came into force on 31 March 2026.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published statistics on the UK’s local authority and regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2005-2022. These statistics have drawn from data in the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory and the DESNZ Official Statistics on energy consumption for local authority areas. All emissions included in the national inventory are covered except those from aviation, shipping and military transport, and emissions of fluorinated gases. In addition, interactive local authority level emissions maps have been published on the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) website on behalf of DESNZ.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published an update to the full business case for the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF), which provides capital grant funding to support heat networks in adopting low and zero-carbon heat technologies as part of the Heat Networks Transformation Programme. The updated business case covers formal approval for an anticipated £485m of additional funding and seeks approval to deliver this funding by extending the existing delivery contract with the incumbent supplier.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a framework document, agreed with Great British Energy (GBE) and approved by HM Treasury (HMT), setting out the governance, accountability and financial arrangements under which GBE will operate. The document establishes the relationship between DESNZ and GBE, including arrangements relating to governance, oversight and financial management. It states that the framework document will be reviewed within 18 months of publication or six months after GBE attains Public Financial Institution status, whichever occurs sooner. Subsequent reviews are expected to take place regularly, with updates to be made at least every three years unless otherwise agreed with HMT and the Department’s Principal Accounting Officer.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a package of Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR) business model documentation. The release includes the GGR Business Model Summary, which sets out the key design features of the model and the proposed contract terms for projects on the HyNet Track-1 expansion Project Negotiation List. It also contains the first published version of the full-form GGR Contract, comprising the draft Front End Agreement and Standard Terms and Conditions. In addition, the package includes GGR Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) documentation for HyNet Track-1 expansion projects, including the proposed GGR GFA Grant Offer Letter and GGR GFA Terms and Conditions.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the April 2024 update on the industrial carbon capture (ICC) business models. It sets out the government’s updated proposals for the ICC and Waste ICC business models for projects participating in the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) Cluster Sequencing Track-1 expansion and Track-2 processes.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the findings from the Industry of Future Programme (IFP)’s scoping study phase. This study sought to develop decarbonisation roadmaps for 15 industrial sites. The report outlines these roadmaps, examines decarbonisation technologies, highlights key site and strategic findings, and provides recommendations for industry and government to achieve net zero and facilitate decarbonisation efforts.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its July 2025 hydrogen market update, detailing progress made in advancing the UK’s low carbon hydrogen economy since the previous December 2024 update. The July 2025 update highlights key recent developments in relation to the Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM), Hydrogen Transport Business Model (HTBM), Hydrogen Storage Business Model (HSBM) and Hydrogen to Power Business Model (H2PBM). It also outlines other upcoming policy actions such as the publication of an updated UK Hydrogen Strategy in Autumn 2025, updates to the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and various other consultations and responses on related low carbon hydrogen policy issues.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published Ministerial Directions issued by the Secretary of State under section 52 of the Climate Change Act 2008 in contemplation of paragraph 37(1)(a) of Schedule 2A to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020. The Direction, which regulators are required to comply with, provides that certain fuels certified under listed voluntary schemes are to be treated as ‘eligible fuels’ for the purposes of emissions reduction claims under the UK ETS. It supports the extension of the UK ETS to maritime activities from 1 July 2026 by enabling maritime operators to attribute an emission factor of zero to eligible fuels used. Eligibility is conditional on compliance with sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive, with distinct requirements applying to biomass, renewable fuels of non‑biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the framework document for the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The document outlines the governance structure between NESO and DESNZ, detailing NESO's core responsibilities, the accountability framework involving DESNZ, NESO, and UK Government Investments (UKGI), and the practical aspects of their day-to-day working relationship.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a summary of responses to its May 2024 call for evidence on non-pipeline transport (NPT) and cross-border CO2 networks for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS). The responses highlighted the importance of NPT in facilitating the expansion of CCUS in the UK and the vital role of cross-border networks in delivering economic benefits, increasing storage appraisal activity, and supporting the deployment of domestic CCUS projects. Potential barriers to NPT deployment were identified, including high capital and operational costs, uncertainties around long-term CO2 supply for stores, and planning and consenting processes impacting delivery timelines. DESNZ intends to consult on NPT in the second half of 2025, addressing support for NPT costs, cross-chain risk protections, and economic licensing. In addition, DESNZ will engage separately on cross-border CO2 transport and storage networks to accelerate project deployment.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation (EN-7), which came into force on 18 December 2025. EN-7 sets out government policy on the need for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) using nuclear fission to generate energy and establishes the standards for projects seeking development consent in England and Wales.