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All publications relating to Contracts for Difference allocation rounds from the delivery partners (The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero , National Grid ESO, the Low Carbon Contracts Company and Ofgem) are collected on this page.

AR6 Results

Outcome of Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6, which commenced on 27 March 2024.

AR6 Budget Revision Notice

The budget for CfD Allocation Round 6 (AR6) has been revised. The final budget for AR6 is £1.555 billion, which is an overall increase of £530 million. This is an increase of £65 million in pot 1, £165 million in pot 2 and £300 million in pot 3.

Government response to consultation on introducing a CfD Sustainable Industry Reward

The response confirms that the CfD Sustainable Industry Reward process will run for three years from Allocation Round 7 (2025) onwards as a competitive allocation for extra revenue support.

Draft guidance for fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind projects on monitoring the implementation of Sustainable Industry Rewards and minimum standards

This guidance is designed to assist generators who are awarded a CfD in understanding how delivery of their Sustainable Industry Reward commitments (including meeting the minimum standards) will be monitored and assessed.

Draft CfD Sustainable Industry Reward Allocation Framework

The framework sets out the mechanics of how Sustainable Industry Rewards will operate.

AR6 Standard Terms and Conditions

Final versions of the Standard Terms and Conditions for use in AR6.

Minor & Necessary Modifications Process Presentation (AR6)

In this online presentation, LCCC takes Generators through the Minor & Necessary Modifications process in the upcoming Allocation Round 6. You can also access the guidance that helps you navigate the process here. You can also access the presentation slides here.

Government response to AR6 contract changes consultation

The response confirms several amendments to the CfD Standard Terms and Conditions and the Private Network CfD Agreement.

Introduction to AR6 online event: Presentation slides

Slides from the ‘Introduction to AR6’ online event held by CfD delivery partners on 22 February 2024.

Introduction to AR6 online event: Recording

Recording of the ‘Introduction to AR6’ online event held by CfD delivery partners on 22 February 2024.

Introduction to AR6 online event: Q&A

Q&A document based on questions received during the ‘Introduction to AR6’ online event held by CfD delivery partners on 22 February 2024.

Accompanying note to AR6 Budget Notice

This document provides a more detailed explanation of the information in the AR6 Budget Notice.

AR6 Standard Terms Notice

This notice sets out the information that must be used by the CfD counterparty, the Low Carbon Contracts Company, to complete the appropriate Standard Terms (CfD contract), which is individualised for each successful project.

AR6 Framework Notice

This notice sets out the applicable Allocation Framework for AR6.

AR6 Counterparty Costs Notice

CfD applicants may apply to the CfD counterparty, the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC),  to request ‘minor and necessary’ modifications to the CfD contract. This notice sets out the threshold above which the costs likely to be incurred by LCCC as a result of any modification would not be considered ‘minor’.

AR6 Budget Notice

This notice sets out the parameters that apply to AR6.

AR6 Allocation Round Notice

This notice confirms that the CfD application window for AR6 will open on 27 March 2024 and close on 19 April 2024.

AR6 Allocation Framework

The Allocation Framework sets out the rules and eligibility requirements for AR6.

AR6 Allocation Process (Video)

This video offers guidance to applicants on navigating the Allocation process.

Minor and Necessary Modifications Process Guidance (AR6)

Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) has published an updated version of the Guidance document to support applications for Minor and Necessary Modifications to contracts in the upcoming Allocation Round 6 of the Contract for Difference scheme.

Allocation Round 6: How to submit an Application video

How to submit an application for the Contracts for Difference scheme for Allocation Round 6 in the EMR Delivery Body Portal.

CfD Allocation Round 6 (AR6) - Guidance

This guidance document provides Applicants with step-by-step instructions on how the Allocation process is run for the 2024 Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round.

Application Guidance Document

This guidance document provides Applicants with step-by-step instructions on how to create an Application(s) in the EMR DB Portal in order to participate in the 2024 Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round. (AR6

Application Form Common Errors Guidance

The purpose of the guidance document is to outline some of the common errors that can be made by Applicants when completing the registration and application processes for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round.

Allocation Round 6: How to submit a Sealed Bid video

How to submit a Sealed Bid for the Contracts for Difference scheme for Allocation Round 6 in the EMR Delivery Body Portal.

AR6 Company Registration Video

This video details the process to register your company on the EMR Delivery Body Portal for the Contracts for Difference Scheme.

Contracts for Difference Company Registration & User Guidance Document

This guidance details the process to register your company on the EMR Delivery Body Portal for the Contracts for Difference Scheme.

AR6 Exemptions Request Notice

This notice sets out the procedure that excluded generators must follow if they wish to apply to be exempted from their temporary site exclusion in order to be eligible to participate in Allocation Round 6 (AR6).

Consultation on proposed amendments to Contracts for Difference for Allocation Round 7 and future rounds

This consultation invites views on proposals that, if implemented, would be delivered in time for Allocation Round 7 (scheduled to open in 2025), and it also seeks early views on longer-term considerations.

Contracts for Difference: contract changes for Allocation Round 6

We're seeking views on several proposed contract changes for the sixth allocation round of the Contracts for Difference scheme. This consultation closes at11:59pm on 30 January 2024

AR6 administrative strike price methodology note

This sets out the methodology used to determine the administrative strike prices for the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference scheme.

AR6 draft Allocation Framework

The Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Allocation Round 6 (AR6) and the eligibility requirements that applicants must satisfy. Link to Draft Allocation Framework (PDF, 338KB) Link to Draft Schedule 5 (PDF, 155KB)

AR6 core parameters

This sets out information on pot structure, delivery years and administrative strike prices for the sixth CfD allocation round (AR6).

Consultation on introducing a CfD Sustainable Industry Reward

The Government is proposing to introduce a CfD Sustainable Industry Reward from Allocation Round 7 onwards.

AR5 results

This document lists the successful applicants for the fifth allocation round and contains the following information about the projects: project name region applicant technology type size (MW) strike price (£/MWh) delivery year pot

Budget Revision Notice for AR5

This notice is given pursuant to Regulation 12 of the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 (as amended). A copy of that regulation is included in Schedule 2 to this notice.

Impact Assessment for government response to consultation on future CfD rounds

Impact Assessment of the decision to make renewable generators that directly supply offshore oil and gas facilities ineligible to apply for the Private Network CfD Agreement.

Government response to consultation on future CfD rounds

The government response to the December 2022 consultation on considerations for future CfD rounds.

AR6 Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for Solar PV projects equal to or greater than 300MW

Supply Chain Plan Questionnaire Contracts for Difference  Allocation Round 6  For Solar PV projects equal to or greater than 300MW

AR6 Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for onshore and offshore wind projects equal to or greater than 300MW

Supply Chain Plan Questionnaire  Allocation Round 6  For all offshore and onshore wind projects equal to or greater than 300MW

AR6 Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for floating offshore wind projects

Supply Chain Plan Questionnaire Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6 Floating Offshore Wind projects

AR6 Supply Chain Plan guidance for all eligible projects

For all projects submitting Supply Chain Plans for Allocation Round 6.

Private Network Agreement - Generator Guidance

This is new LCCC guidance on the CfD Private Network Agreement for Generators. This guidance is for Generators not connected to the Total System, or which are only partially connected to the Total System.

CfD Co-Location Generator Guidance

This document provides generators with guidance on the requirements for co-locating electricity storage and hydrogen production alongside generation supported under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

AR5 Allocation Round Notice

THE CONTRACTS FOR DIFFERENCE (ALLOCATION) REGULATIONS 2014 ALLOCATION ROUND NOTICE FOR THE FIFTH ALLOCATION ROUND.

AR5 Standard Terms Notice

This notice is made further to Regulation 9 of the Contracts for Difference (Standard Terms) Regulations 2014 (as amended) and is given to the Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd (“the CfD Counterparty”).

AR5 Counterparty Costs Notice

This notice is made further to regulation 7(6) of the Contracts for Difference (Standard Terms) Regulations 2014 (as amended) and is given to the Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd (“the CfD Counterparty”) in respect of the fifth allocation round commencing on 30 March 2023

Government Response to AR5 CfD Contract Changes Consultation

Government response to consultation on drafting amendments to the CfD contract

CfD Allocation Round 5: Allocation Framework, 2023

Allocation Round 5: Allocation Framework, 2023

Contracts for Difference (CfD): Budget Notice for the fifth Allocation Round, 2023

This notice is given pursuant to Regulation 11 of the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 (as amended). This notice applies to the fifth Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round, which will open on 30 March 2023. It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying note.

AR5 Framework Notice

This notice is made further to regulation 7 of the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 (as amended) and is given to: (a) National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited, EMR Delivery Body; and (b) The Low Carbon Contracts Company Limited (“The CfD Counterparty”).

Accompanying Note to the Budget Notice for AR5

Accompanying Note to the Budget Notice for the Fifth Contracts for Difference Allocation Round, 2023

AR5 Launch Event Presentation Slides

On 23 February 2023, the Contracts for Difference (CfD) delivery partners hosted the CfD Allocation Round 5 (AR5) Launch event online. We have published the presentation slides here.

AR5 Launch Event Q&A

We have published a document of the questions that were asked during the launch event and their answers here.

Minor and Necessary Modifications Process Webinar Recording

On the 2nd of March, the team at LCCC hosted a webinar on the Minor and Necessary Process in Allocation Round 5, you can view the recording and access the slides here.  Remote video URL

Minor and Necessary Modifications Process Guidance (AR5)

Low Carbon Contracts Company published an updated version of the Guidance document to support applications for Minor and Necessary Modifications to contracts in the upcoming Allocation Round 5 of the Contract for Difference scheme. For full details,please download the Guidance document via the button on this page.

AR5 Launch Event Recording

On 23 February 2023, the Contracts for Difference (CfD) delivery partners hosted the CfD Allocation Round 5 (AR5) Launch event online. If you missed the event or would like to re-watch, the recording is now available.

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5: exemptions request notice

This notice sets out the process for excluded sites to apply for an exemption from their temporary site exclusion for the fifth CfD allocation round.

Contracts for Difference: contract changes for Allocation Round 5

We're seeking views on the proposed contract changes for the fifth allocation round of the Contracts for Difference scheme. This consultation closes at11:45pm on 5 February 2023

Contracts for Difference AR5 Draft Allocation Framework

The draft Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 5 and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy. A final Allocation Framework will be issued in March 2023.

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5: administrative strike prices methodology

This document explains the methodology used to determine the administrative strike prices (ASPs) for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 (AR5), which is open to pot 1 (established technologies) and pot 2 (less established) technologies.

Contracts for Difference (CfD): Core Parameters for the fifth allocation round, 2023

This document sets out the core parameters for the fifth Contract for Difference Allocation Round (CfD AR5). The core parameters are: pot structure administrative strike prices delivery years The final Budget Notice containing full details about Allocation Round 5 auction parameters will be published in March 2023.

Consultation on the future of the CfD scheme

Consultation on policy considerations for future rounds of the Contracts for Difference scheme

Draft Allocation Round 5 Timeline

This document sets out indicative timeline scenarios for Allocation Round 5. This timeline is in draft and dates may be subject to change. A final timeline will be published in due course.

BEIS CfD AR5 Supply Chain Plan questions and answers

This document answers questions from stakeholders about the CfD AR5 supply chain process.

Supply Chain Plan guidance for projects of 300MW or more, and for all floating offshore wind projects under 300MW applying for a Contract for Difference

Guidance on how to complete the questionnaire and on the Supply Chain Plan process for projects applying for a CfD.

Supply Chain Plan questionnaire CfD Allocation Round 5 for all floating offshore wind projects under 300MW

CfD AR5 Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for projects under 300MW.

Supply Chain Plan questionnaire CfD Allocation Round 5 for all projects equal to or greater than 300MW

CfD AR5 Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for projects 300MW and over.

Initial Conditions Precedent (ICP) Guidance

LCCC Initial Conditions Precedent (ICP) Guidance (PDF, 5.95MB).

BEIS CfD AR4 Budget Revision Notice (PDF, 185KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 Budget Revision Notice (PDF, 185KB)

AR4: Potential timeline scenarios

For simplicity, the timelines page of this website shows the longest and shortest possible timelines for Allocation Round 4. However, in total, there are five potential timeline scenarios for the round. This table sets out all those scenarios.

NG ESO AR4 guidance video: CfD Sealed Bid

A guidance video tutorial detailing the process of how to submit and edit sealed bids on the EMR Delivery Body Portal.

NG ESO CfD AR4 Pre-Application Activities Guidance

NG ESO CfD AR4 Pre-Application Activities Guidance (PDF, 880KB).

NG ESO CfD AR4 Allocation Guidance

NG ESO CfD AR4 Allocation Guidance (PDF, 2.16 MB).

NG ESO CfD AR4 Application Guidance

NG ESO CfD AR4 Application Guidance (PDF, 3.08MB).

NG ESO AR4 guidance video: CfD Auction Scenarios

A guidance video to assist with understanding the auction, the impact of the budget notice, and potential scenarios in the allocation round.

BEIS government response to the October 2021 consultation on further changes to the CfD contract

BEIS government response to the October 2021 consultation on further changes to the CfD contract (PDF, 210KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 final contract documents

Final versions of the CfD Standard Terms and Conditions, the generic CfD Agreement and contract variants for AR4.

BEIS CfD AR4 Allocation Framework Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 Allocation Framework Notice (PDF, 135KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 Standard Terms Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 Standard Terms Notice (PDF, 237KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 accompanying note to final Budget Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 accompanying note to final Budget Notice (PDF, 129KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 Allocation Round Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 Allocation Round Notice (PDF, 174KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 final Allocation Framework

BEIS CfD AR4 final Allocation Framework

BEIS CfD AR4 Counterparty Costs Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 Counterparty Costs Notice (PDF, 130KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 final Budget Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 final Budget Notice (PDF, 233KB)

NG ESO AR4 guidance video: How to submit a CfD application

A guidance video detailing the process of how to submit a CfD Application in the EMR Delivery Body Portal.

NG ESO AR4 guidance video: How to register your company

A guidance video detailing the process of how to submit a CfD Company Registration in the EMR Delivery Body Portal.

AR4 online launch event: Questions and answers (PDF, 530KB)

Questions and answers from the AR4 online launch event held on 23 September 2021.

Storage Co-location Guidance

LCCC CfD AR4 Storage Co-location Guidance (PDF, 476KB)

Minor & Necessary Modifications Guidance

LCCC CfD AR4 Minor & Necessary Modifications Guidance (PDF, 470KB).

Electricity Market Reform dispute resolution guidance

Ofgem Electricity Market Reform Dispute Resolution Guidance (PDF, 406KB)

CfD Registration and Application Common Errors

NG ESO CfD Registration and Application Common Errors (DOCX, 230KB).

CfD Company Registration & User Guidance Document

CfD Company Registration & User Management Guidance Document (PDF, 1.32MB).

BEIS consultation on further changes to the CfD contract

BEIS consultation on further changes to the CfD contract (PDF, 302KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 Exemptions Request Notice

BEIS CfD AR4 Exemptions Request Notice (PDF, 122KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plan questions and answers (PDF, 192KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plan questions and answers (PDF, 192KB).

BEIS CfD AR4 administrative strike price methodology note

BEIS CfD AR4 administrative strike price methodology note (PDF, 438KB).

BEIS CfD AR4 final Supply Chain Plan questionnaire submission template (ODT, 113KB)

Final Supply Chain Plan questionnaire submission template for CfD Allocation Round 4 (ODT, 113KB)

BEIS CfD AR4 final Supply Chain Plan guidance (PDF, 394 KB)

For projects of 300MW or more applying for a Contract for Difference (PDF, 394KB)

BEIS government response to the November 2020 consultation on changes to Supply Chain Plans and the CfD contract: May 2021

The consultation sought views on a number of proposed changes to strengthen our Supply Chain Plan policy and on changes to the CfD contract to give effect to some of the policy decisions on changes to the scheme, as well as several minor and technical adjustments to improve the functioning of the contract. (PDF, 284KB)

Technical guidance - Combined heat and power quality assurance (CHPQA) standard

CHPQA methodology, definitions, QI thresholds, and criteria for Good Quality certification.

BEIS Consultation on New Supply Chain Plan Questionnaire

This consultation sets out our proposals for a new Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for CfD Applicants to complete, which will form the basis for initial assessment before an allocation round and ongoing monitoring, review and assessment after CfD signature. (PDF, 326KB)

Technical guidance - Advanced conversion technologies (ACT) technical guidance

These guidance notes explain how to comply with the advanced conversion technologies (ACT) efficiency standard and the physical separation requirement.

BEIS government response to the March 2020 consultation on proposed amendments to the CfD scheme: November 2020

BEIS response to the proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference Scheme (PDF, 542KB).

BEIS consultation on changes to Supply Chain Plans and the CfD contract

This consultation proposes further amendments to the scheme in relation to Supply Chain Plans, policy proposals on phasing for floating offshore wind and changes to the CfD contract. (PDF, 666KB)