Open consultation

Capacity Market 2023: Phase 2 proposals and 10 year review

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We're seeking views on the Electricity Capacity Market.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

The consultation is in 2 parts:

Part A: Strengthening security of supply and alignment with net zero

This part of the consultation follows the January 2023 consultation and forms Phase 2 of reforms to the Capacity Market, building on the previous consultation and further engagement with stakeholders and industry.

The main policy proposals broadly fall into 2 categories:

  • strengthening security of supply
  • accelerating investment in low carbon technologies

The proposed reforms set out in Part A of this consultation represent the next step in the evolution of the Capacity Market and have been considered in light of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) programme.

Part B: Review of the Capacity Market

The Capacity Market Rules and Regulations contain a requirement to carry out a review every 5 years and publish a report. The next full review of the market (the 10-year review) is due to be published by Summer 2024.

This part of the consultation is a call for evidence to help inform this review.

Respondents can choose to answer one or both parts of the consultation.

See our consultation privacy notice.

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Email to:

electricity.security@beis.gov.uk

Write to:

Electricity & Market Arrangements
Capacity Market Team
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET

Published 16 October 2023