The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the first investor factsheet under the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan (CBGDP), focusing on the heat and buildings sector. The factsheet details key policies, government interventions and timings across the residential, commercial and public sector segments, partly in support of the Warm Homes Plan. It is part of a series initiated as part of the UK’s net zero transition, which also includes the Investor Prospectus published with the CBGDP in October 2025. The factsheets summarise and prioritise existing policy for investors and do not introduce any previously unannounced measures. The CBGDP outlines the UK's policies and proposals for achieving statutory emissions reduction targets through Carbon Budget 6 (2033–37).

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the first annual interim report for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) and Green Gas Levy (GGL), reflecting and synthesising the findings of evaluation activities and outputs to date.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a policy paper setting out the regulatory landscape for developing and operating fusion energy facilities in England and Wales. The paper confirms that, under the Energy Act 2023, fusion facilities are not nuclear installations under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 and do not require a nuclear site licence, with principal regulation instead falling to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the relevant national environment agency. In England, fusion facilities with an expected generating capacity above 50 megawatts (MW) require a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008. In Wales, facilities between 50 and 350 MW are significant infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024, with projects above 350 MW falling within the nationally significant infrastructure project regime. The use of ionising radiation for fusion energy is not currently a justified practice in the UK, although UK Fusion Energy has submitted an application intended to cover fusion energy facilities using deuterium-tritium fuel to produce electricity or heat for industrial use. Most fusion facilities are also expected to require consent under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, SI 2017/1075, before operation. Environmental permits may be required across construction, operation and decommissioning, and developers are encouraged to engage early with HSE and the relevant environment agency.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the government response to the call for evidence on enabling Hydrogen to Power (H2P) participation in the Capacity Market (CM) and on technical changes to interconnector de-rating factors. The consultation received 41 responses, with broad support for allowing early H2P combustion plants, including hydrogen and blended hydrogen/natural gas facilities, to participate under existing gas Generating Technology Classes in the near term. Respondents highlighted concerns around hydrogen infrastructure readiness, fuel security, de-rating methodologies and investment certainty. The government confirmed that changes will be made to the methodology for calculating interconnector de-rating factors ahead of CM Prequalification 2026 and outlined its ongoing approach to enabling H2P participation in the CM.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its government response to the consultation on proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) contract required to implement Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) reforms ahead of Allocation Round 8 (AR8). The consultation followed earlier policy decisions arising from the AR8 CIB reforms and focused on the contractual changes needed to give effect to those positions, including the introduction of project‑level CIB bids, workforce protection and skills investment criteria, and a payment‑on‑delivery model. The response confirms that DESNZ will proceed with the proposed amendments to schedule 2 of the CfD contract and the finalised CIB‑related CfD contract has been published alongside the response.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the government's response to the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s 2024 annual progress report, which was published in July 2024.  The response details the measures taken since July 2024 to reduce emissions and leverage economic opportunities associated with net zero. The government also asserts that it is addressing or partially addressing all 35 CCC recommendations and notes progress on the 35 recommendations for Devolved Governments. Additionally, the response highlights the government’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission and post-COP29 priorities, with a commitment to providing an updated, detailed plan for meeting its Carbon Budgets, including establishing a pathway to Carbon Budget 7 by June 2026.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its response to a consultation on regulatory proposals relating to the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) transport and storage Revenue Support Agreement counterparty. The CCUS transport and storage (T&S) business model is intended to incentivise the deployment of the first carbon capture, T&S networks through the provision of revenue support. The government response concluded that it was appropriate to proceed with proposals for regulations relating to the Secretary of State's power to direct a T&S revenue support counterparty to offer to contract.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the government response to the consultation on Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 contract amendments. The response confirms the decision to amend the CfD standard terms and conditions and the Private Network CfD Agreement. The amendments include changes to the Change Control Procedure and the Milestone Delivery Date definition, with the aim of preventing consumers, who ultimately fund the CfD scheme via energy bills, from subsidising electrification of the offshore oil and gas sector.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the government response to its consultation on the introduction of a Contracts for Difference (CfD) Sustainable Industry Reward (SIR) along with the draft CfD SIR Allocation Framework and draft guidance. The government response to the consultation confirms its decision to implement the CfD SIR into the CfD from Allocation Round 7 (subject to Parliamentary approval) to further to support the sustainability of the renewable energy supply chain. The government has also decided to amend some key aspects to the proposed SIR by reducing the number of criteria to two, and the number of questions to three in order to simplify the process.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published three new guidance documents to support installation operators under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). The first document clarifies installation operators’ obligations regarding the assessment of uncertainty in measurements and calculations under the UK ETS. The second document outlines compliance requirements for reporting a cessation of operations and its effect on free allocation. The third document provides guidance for operators of stationary installations on biomass monitoring and reporting requirements within the UK ETS.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published guidance for the upcoming regulatory technical requirements and corresponding Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). The guidance is intended to assist heat network operators to demonstrate compliance with the new requirements. HNTAS is due to launch in 2025 with the aim of facilitating heat networks to meet a minimum level of performance and reliability.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published guidance, outlining the Supply Chain Plan application process for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7). Applicants for onshore wind or solar generating stations of 300 megawatts (MW) or more must submit a Supply Chain Plan to DESNZ to qualify. Separate questionnaires are available for onshore wind and solar photovoltaic projects of 300MW or more. Responses to the scored sections of these questionnaires will be evaluated to determine the award of the Supply Chain Plan Statement of Approval, which is necessary for eligibility in the CfD scheme. The guidance provides detailed information on completing the questionnaires, how plans are assessed, and the entire process from assessment to implementation and the final post-build report.