Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: Clean Industry Bonus framework and guidance
The CfD Clean Industry Bonus will allow fixed and floating offshore wind applicants to get extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains.
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Details
The CfD Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) means fixed and floating offshore wind applicants can obtain extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains:
- the CIB allocation framework sets out how to apply for a Clean Industry Bonus, and how funding will be allocated
- the CIB guidance sets out the process for receiving CIB payments, and other matters related to the delivery of CIB commitments
How to apply
The CIB application window opens on 13 February 2025 and closes on 14 April 2025.
- read the guidance
- complete the application forms, including supportive evidence
- send them to supplychainplan@energysecurity.gov.uk
Background
See the statutory notices launching the round.
We ran a consultation on the CfD contract changes which closed in December 2024.
Updates to this page
Published 12 November 2024Last updated 6 February 2025 + show all updates
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Clean Industry Bonus application form added.
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CIB Allocation Framework updated: to extend the time the CIB application window will remain open; to clarify the information eligible generators should provide when submitting CIB proposals, and how scores will be calculated for extra proposals; minor error in calculation of minimum standards has been corrected.
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Clarifications have been added to the CIB Allocation Framework, and minor errors corrected.
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Clean Industry Bonus Allocation Framework, 2024 updated: error in scoring formula for criteria 2 has been rectified, see details in document.
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First published.