Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Short name: DESNZ
UK ETS, net-zero strategy, hydrogen and CCUS frameworks.
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Open in Browser →Taking part in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme markets
This guidance explains the operation of the UK ETS markets and how to take part in auctions and in trading on the secondary market.
Road fuel prices: 15 June 2026
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel.
Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference
Proposals for an updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with the Eskdalemuir seismic array.
Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
Undergrounding transmission cables: study of costs of innovative methods
A study of innovative methods for undergrounding transmission cables with costs for two methods over distances of 20km and 50km.
Rapid evidence assessment: international electricity networks research best practice
Rapid evidence assessment of international best practice in electricity transmission infrastructure delivery.
Using home retrofit scheme data to manage fraud, error and non-compliance: privacy notice
How DESNZ will use your personal data collected through energy efficiency and low carbon schemes, and what your rights are.
Trafford Power Project: Screening decision, the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017
Screening decision by the Secretary of State for the Trafford Power Project, Carrington, Greater Manchester.
Energy infrastructure development applications: decisions
Decisions by the Secretary of State on energy infrastructure applications.
Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2026
These conversion factors enable users to calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions from their UK activities in 2026.
UK government conversion factors for company reporting of greenhouse gas emissions
The UK government conversion factors enable users to calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions from UK operations based on activity data.
Heat pump deployment statistics: March 2026
Statistical releases on heat pump installations in the United Kingdom.
Energy Trends: UK renewables
Data on the UK’s renewables sector, including capacity, electricity generation and liquid biofuels consumption.
Heat Pump Deployment statistics
Data on the number of heat pumps installed in the United Kingdom.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) report: summary of analysis 2026
Summary of analysis using the National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework using consumption data from 2005 to 2024.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED): consumption data tables 2026
Data tables for household consumption data.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED)
This series brings together all documents relating to National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED).
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED): impact of measures data tables 2026
Data tables for impact of measures analysis which assess the impact of installing home efficiency measures.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED): anonymised data 2026
Property level data including gas and electricity consumption from 2005 to 2024, property characteristics and energy efficiency measure installations.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) data explorer
The data explorer allows users to investigate energy consumption comparisons by different property and household characteristics.
Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF): guidance on how to apply
Capital grant support is available for the development of new and existing low-carbon heat networks. This page contains guidance and details of how to apply via Triple Point.
Green Heat Network Fund: privacy notice
How we will use your personal data when you apply to the Green Heat Network Fund.
National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) report: summary of analysis 2026
Summary of analysis using the National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework using consumption data from 2005 to 2024.
Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Information about Advanced Nuclear Technologies, previously known as Small Modular Reactors.
Red Diesel Replacement competition: successful projects
Grant funding for projects to develop and demonstrate innovative low carbon technologies for use as alternatives to red diesel on construction, mining and quarrying sites.
CCUS Innovation 2.0 competition: UK BECCS-MCFC - Next generation CCUS technology for net zero 2050
Key documents from the University of Sheffield’s Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) Innovation 2.0 project.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations: approved standards, grant categories and grant levels
Lists of standards, grant categories and grant levels that have been approved for the scheme.
Weekly road fuel prices
Road fuel price statistics providing average UK retail 'pump' prices on a weekly basis.
Standard Assessment Procedure
Overview of how a home's energy performance is calculated using the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).
UK Special Representative for Climate: terms of reference
This document sets out the terms of reference for the role of UK Special Representative for Climate.
National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure
Energy National Policy Statements provide planning guidance for developers of nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
Draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation (EN-8)
We are seeking views on a new National Policy Statement that supports decisions for fusion energy infrastructure.
Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy
Offshore wind supply chain companies and trade unions back the government’s Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter.
Comparisons of international road fuel prices
Comparisons of road fuel prices against other EU countries, using data from the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
DESNZ: workforce management information
Documents relating to workforce management information summary data for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
DESNZ: workforce management information, April 2026
Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: 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.
Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm Generation Assets: Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm Generation Assets Development Consent Order.
Cory Decarbonisation Project: Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025.
West Import Resilience Project: Environmental determination
Environmental determination on a new 9km section of gas pipeline between Wormington and Honeybourne and a new 2km section of gas pipeline in Churchover.
DESNZ senior civil servant secondary paid employment, 2025 to 2026
Transparency information about senior civil servants in DESNZ regarding their secondary paid employment for April 2025 to March 2026.
Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees
94% of installers surveyed were either very satisfied or satisfied with the training received through the government's Heat Training Grant, new research shows.
Heat pump deployment: March 2026
Quarterly statistical release on the number of heat pumps installed in the United Kingdom.
Renewables obligation: certificates and generation - February 2026
Monthly data on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.
Road fuel prices: 8 June 2026
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel.
Heat Training Grant 2025 Mid-scheme Review: heat pump installers
Findings from the Heat Training Grant 2025 Mid-scheme Review, based on a survey of people who completed heat pump installation training under the scheme.
New proposals to cut bills with community batteries
Families and businesses could benefit from cheaper energy through the use of community batteries.
Assessing the case for community batteries
We are seeking views on the case for community batteries in the UK.
Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition: round 2
This competition provides grant funding for investments in the manufacture of heat pumps and strategically important heat pump components in the UK.
Overhead electricity line applications: screening decisions 2026
Screening decisions made by the Secretary of State on overhead electricity line applications.
Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action
Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades.
Apply for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme supports performance improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects.
Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 8
Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference eighth allocation round (AR8).
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: allocation framework
The Contract Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8) and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy.
Proposed refinements for Allocation Round 8 and future rounds
We're seeking views on several refinements to ensure that the CfD continues to reflect current policy and that the scheme continues to function as originally intended.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: standard terms and conditions
The Standard Terms and Conditions for use in CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8).
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: July 2026
Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England.
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: June 2026
Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England.
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: May 2026
Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England.
UKAEA Group Policy Manual
This manual contains all UK Atomic Energy Authority policies and is part of the framework we use to work towards our mission.
Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS): expenditure forecast statements and tariff change notices
GGSS quarterly year-ahead expenditure forecast and degression threshold comparison, and, when applicable, notification of tariff changes.