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  • Scheme design for bill discounts for new transmission network infrastructure

    We're seeking views on scheme design for a bill discount scheme to directly benefit people living close to new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England

    We're seeking views on existing and proposed permitted development rights for wind turbines.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • UK fusion strategy 2026

    A strategy to accelerate growth of the fusion industry, grow supply chains and skills, and position the UK as a global leader in commercial fusion.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Building our nuclear nation: government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025

    UK to reform nuclear regulation: streamline approvals, cut delays, boost innovation, and ensure proportionate, efficient delivery.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Advanced nuclear framework

    This Framework is designed to support the development, commercialisation and deployment of private innovative nuclear projects within the UK energy system.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions

    We're seeking views on amending the Contract for Difference (CfD) legislation to enable existing nuclear generating assets to be eligible for CfDs to incentivise investment into lifetime extensions.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Energy datasets for artificial intelligence applications

    We're calling for evidence on energy-related datasets where enabling access for AI application development could improve decarbonisation, energy security or affordability.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): non-pipeline transport

    We're seeking views on policy proposals to support the deployment of domestic non-pipeline transport (NPT) projects.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Future of the UK downstream oil sector

    We're seeking evidence to provide a foundation to set a strategy for the downstream oil sector.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Decarbonisation readiness: standard rules consultation 32

    We want your views on our proposals to change standard rules permits to reflect the new decarbonisation readiness requirements.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Local Power Plan

    The Local Power Plan ensures that communities directly benefit from the energy they help to produce.

    • From: Great British Energy and 1 others
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Civil nuclear fuel use: statement

    Statement outlining the UK Government’s guiding principles for civil nuclear fuel use to support energy security, new reactor deployment, and long‑term planning.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Contracts for Difference: reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus, Allocation Round 8

    We’re seeking views on regulatory reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus ahead of Allocation Round 8 of the Contracts for Difference scheme.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs: 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29

    We're seeking views on the operational cost levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Offshore Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment 5 Scoping

    SEA scoping consultation on the draft plan/programme to enable future offshore energy leasing and licensing

    • From: Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning and 1 others
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • North Sea Future Board: terms of reference

    A Ministerial-led group of experts who will provide knowledge and expertise to support the energy transition across the North Sea.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme: indexation changes

    We're seeking views on proposed changes to inflation indexation for the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Proposals for heat network zoning 2023

    We're seeking views on proposals for heat network zoning in England, to attract investment and give local communities access to cheaper, greener heat sooner.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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  • Heat network technical standards

    We're seeking views on introducing technical standards regulations to the heat network sector.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): Ensuring fair access to CO2 infrastructure

    We are seeking views on the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 to ensure fair access to CO2 pipelines and storage sites.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government