This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s announcement of a consultation on proposed reforms for Allocation Round 7 (AR7) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. We also cover several announcements from Ofgem, including: (1) a 6.4% increase in the energy price cap for Q2 2025; (2) a joint statement with the Commission de Régulation de l'Energie (CRE), the French energy regulator, on electricity interconnection development between the UK and France; and (3) a consultation on the draft Impact Assessment (IA) for the proposed Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) policy framework. In addition, this week, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) launched a consultation on transmission acceleration in response to the Electricity Networks Commissioner's August 2023 report on accelerating electricity transmission network construction. The Welsh Government also launched a consultation on its proposed policy position for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and use.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: news analysis on the interaction between transfer of trade and capital allowances provisions in context of ring fence trade in CATS North Sea Limited v HMRC and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)'s acceptance of a report request from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in relation to the proposed Dispatchable Power Agreement (DPA) subsidy.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: key energy announcements from the 2025 Spring Statement which was presented to Parliament on 26 March 2025 and publication of DESNZ’s response to its call for evidence on community energy barriers. We also cover several announcements from the Ofgem, including (1) an updated RIIO-ED2 Distribution System Operation (DSO) incentive governance document and the Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGs) and (2) the introduction of an Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) to accelerate electricity transmission infrastructure investment, providing early access to £4bn in funding. In addition this week, HM Treasury launched a consultation seeking views on removing Climate Change Levy (CCL) costs from electricity used in electrolytic (green) hydrogen production, following commitments made in the Spring Statement 2025.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: our coverage of key energy announcements from the 2025 Autumn Budget, delivered to Parliament on 26 November 2025. This week, we also cover announcements from Ofgem including the announcement of a 0.2% increase in the energy price cap for Q1 2026 and its consultation on draft guidance for mandatory data reporting requirements in relation to heat networks regulation. In addition, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced plans to publish a comprehensive Energy Resilience Strategy next year to strengthen Britain's energy system against risks such as climate change, cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: a News Analysis on the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s recent consultation seeking views on the economic regulatory framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks. Ofgem has also announced a 2% increase in the energy price cap for Q4 2025, and DESNZ has issued a consultation on proposed reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 onwards following a successful first application process in connection with Allocation Round 7. This week, NESO’s evidence submission window formally closed for the ‘Gate 2 to Whole Queue’ (G2WQ) process in relation to the TMO4+ grid connections reforms package, with customers shortly due to begin receiving notifications of whether they have passed the initial checks.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the opening of applications for both the CfD Allocation Round 6 and the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) Round 7, as well as a News Analysis on the second Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) consultation published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Also included are HM Treasury (HMT)'s consultation launch seeking views on proposals for the design and administration of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the Competition Market Authority (CMA)'s response to consultations and evidence on the role of UK regulators. This week’s highlights also include Ofgem's decision to use its powers of direction for the Electricity System Operator's annual review of statements under Standard Licence Condition C16, the publication of a letter setting out Ofgem's prioritisation on electricity transmission network charging reforms, and draft regulations to include the Sustainable Industry Rewards into the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes the launch of three new consultations by Ofgem, covering: (1) its proposed methodology and regulatory instructions and guidance (RIGs) for company performance under RIIO-2; (2) proposed interim Regulatory Reporting Packs (RRPs) reflecting licence conditions for the RIIO-3 price control; and (3) a new cost allowance in the energy price cap set by Ofgem to account for the Electricity Bill Discount Scheme. In addition this week, regulators have published an updated nuclear reactor assessment framework and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its response to a previous consultation on planning application fees for energy infrastructure.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes a news analysis on the European Commission's Q&A document on the importer requirements under the EU Methane Regulation. In addition, this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the response to its March 2024 consultation on adjusting the introduction date of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) scheme and announced new measures for the Warm Homes Plan. We also cover several Ofgem announcements, including a 1.2% increase in the energy price cap for Q1 2025, the approval of several code modifications to implement the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) arrangements, as well as a consultation on proposed licence changes to facilitate the implementation of the TMO4+ grid connection reforms. There are also round-ups of the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), covering the period from 20 to 24 November 2024. Finally, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has published its 2024 Offshore Decommissioning report, along with the first set of guidelines for decommissioning offshore wind turbines.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: The UK and Germany’s signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent to accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry and the Scottish Government’s agreement with the onshore wind industry, the Onshore Wind Sector Deal, under which at least one specialist facility will be established by 2030.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: Ofgem’s publication of changes to the energy price cap for the period 1 October to 31 December 2024, its consultation on its implementation of a Smart Metering Net Cost Change (SMNCC) allowance, and its publication of industry guidance to calculate and apply Default Tariff Cap models.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analysis on a the High Court’s dismissal of a challenge to an inspector’s decision on planning permission for a solar development. This week’s highlights also include Ofgem’s announcement of a new energy price cap, and a Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) notice on the UK’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after failed efforts to align it with net zero.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes a News Analysis considering the implications on the energy sector of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (PIA 2025), which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. In addition, this week the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced that the UK has agreed with European partners to cooperate on North Sea offshore wind development, Ofgem has launched a consultation on a proposed 12-month pilot of an AI Technical Sandbox to enable energy-sector participants to safely test AI solutions prior to deployment, and also published its final decision and registration guidance for heat networks following draft consultation.