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 →UK residual fuel consumption at regional and local authority level, 2005 to 2024
Residual fuel is defined as non-gas, non-electricity and non-road transport fuels, and covers consumption of coal, petroleum, manufactured solid fuels and bioenergy and wastes not used for electricity generation or road transport.
Industrial technical research
This page contains technical research reports commissioned by DESNZ to external organisations.
Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption
This report examines how the growth of digital services, and the data centres that support them, affects energy consumption in the UK.
An updated assessment of hydrogen BECCS technologies
Research on the costs, emissions and long-term trajectory for five Hydrogen BECCS technologies in the UK.
Weekly road fuel prices
Road fuel price statistics providing average UK retail 'pump' prices on a weekly basis.
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
Energy trends and prices: May - July 2026
Monthly production, trade, electricity generation and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy; retail price and EU comparative price data, and petrol & diesel price data.
Capacity Market Rules
The Capacity Market Rules provide the detail for implementing the operating framework set out in regulations.
Government to support evacuated residents in Coalsnaughton
UK government to support residents of evacuated homes in Coalsnaughton.
Bill discounts for transmission network infrastructure: scheme design update
The scheme design for a bill discount scheme for households closest to new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure.
Sub-national total final energy consumption during 2024
Data which aggregates the sub-national electricity, gas, road transport and residual fuels consumption datasets produced by DESNZ.
Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change
Notes of the meetings held by the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change.
Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 1 July 2026
A summary of the meeting held by the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change.
Road fuel prices: 27 July 2026
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel.
Using UK greenhouse gas inventory data in UK ETS monitoring and reporting: the country-specific factor list
The Monitoring and Reporting Regulation, as modified by the UK ETS Order, allows nationally reported data to be used by operators as default factors in specific circumstances.
Longer Duration Energy Storage (LoDES) Demonstration Programme: successful projects
Projects which received funding through the concluded Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Programme Stream 1 (Phases 1 and 2) and Stream 2 (Phases 1 and 2).
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.
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, June 2026
Report on departmental staff numbers and costs.
Contributing to the IPCC
This page contains guidance for UK experts on how they can contribute to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Working Group I Contribution to the IPCC AR7, The Physical Science Basis: expert review
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has announced the expert review of the First Order Draft of its Working Group I contribution to the Seventh Assessment Report.
Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): business models
Updates on the proposed commercial frameworks for transport and storage, power, and industrial carbon capture business models.
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.
DESNZ privacy notices
Find out how DESNZ handles your personal data.
Warm Homes Loan Scheme: apply to participate as a lender (Phase 1)
The Warm Homes Loan Scheme (WHLS) will unlock private lending and investment at scale for home retrofit.
Warm Homes Loan Scheme: due diligence and monitoring privacy notice
How we will use your personal data and what your rights are.
NESO Electricity Capacity Report 2026: findings of the Panel of Technical Experts
Report by the DESNZ independent Panel of Technical Experts providing advice on the National Energy System Operator’s 2026 Electricity Capacity Report.
Capacity Market auction parameters: letter from DESNZ to NESO, July 2026
Letter setting out the Capacity Market auction parameters for the T-1 auction for the 2027 to 2028 delivery year, and the T-4 auction for the 2030 to 2031 delivery year.
New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living
New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter.
Offshore Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): An overview of the SEA process
An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.
2nd Offshore Carbon Dioxide Storage Licensing Round Appropriate Assessment
Consultation on the Appropriate Assessment (AA) of areas applied for in the 2nd Offshore Carbon Dioxide Storage Licensing Round
Road fuel prices: 20 July 2026
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: statutory notices
Final statutory notices required to launch Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8.
Digest of UK Energy Statistics: 2025
The Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES) is the annual energy statistics publication of DESNZ. It provides a detailed and comprehensive picture on the production, trade and consumption of individual fuels and of energy as a whole.
UK Energy in Brief: 2025
Summary of some of the key annual statistics in the UK energy system: how energy is produced and used and the way in which energy use influences greenhouse gas emissions; combined heat and power, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy prices and fuel poverty.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: June 2026
Data monitoring the uptake of low carbon technologies on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), including the installation of air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and biomass boilers.
Solar PV deployment: June 2026
Monthly deployment of solar photovoltaic capacity in the United Kingdom.
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.
Energy Flow Chart: 2025
Flow chart illustrating the flow of primary fuels from home production or imports to their eventual final uses.
Independent review on greenhouse gas removals: government response
A policy statement outlining the government’s response to the independent review on greenhouse gas removals.
Greenhouse gas removals (GGRs): independent review
An independent review of greenhouse gas removals to consider how options can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets, out to 2050.
Plug-in solar: Regulatory amendment and interim product specification
We're seeking views on proposals to enable the safe and legal use of plug-in solar (plug-in microgeneration) products in the UK.
Jackdaw Field Development
Project Summary
DESNZ annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Report on expenditure and performance of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
UK Atomic Energy Authority annual reports and accounts
The annual reports and accounts for UKAEA’s activities and financial performance.
UKAEA Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Report on expenditure and performance of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs
First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education.
DESNZ: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2025
Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.
UKAEA pension schemes: combined annual accounts 2025 to 2026
Combined accounts for UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) pension schemes for year ended 31 March 2026.
British Sign Language (BSL) 5-year plan: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
This plan sets out how the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.
UK cleantech innovation challenges: programme overview
This publication sets out the purpose of the cleantech innovation challenges and how they will work.
UK cleantech innovation challenges
Supporting cleantech innovation in the UK and accelerating development and commercialisation of new technologies.
UK carbon management innovation challenge
Accelerating the development, demonstration and commercialisation of innovative solutions for carbon capture and greenhouse gas removal in the UK.
National Energy System Operator framework document
Framework document between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Young Voices for Climate and Nature
We're asking young people from across the UK to share their ideas about climate and nature action.
Youth Climate and Nature Panel
We're creating a new Youth Climate and Nature Panel to put the voices of younger people at the heart of climate and nature policies. Find out how you can take part.
Youth Climate and Nature Panel: privacy notice
This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights when applying for the Youth Climate and Nature Panel.
Young Voices for Climate and Nature: privacy notice
This notice sets out how we will use your personal data when submitting an entry to Young Voices for Climate and Nature.
Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account: statement for 2025 to 2026
Statement of the Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Account for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Carbon Budgets
A carbon budget places a restriction on the total amount of greenhouse gases the UK can emit over a 5-year period. The UK is the first country to set legally binding carbon budgets.
Clean flexibility roadmap
A roadmap setting out the government’s vision for a clean, flexible, consumer-focused electricity system.
Consumer-led flexibility: consumer engagement
We're seeking views on proposals on the best approach to engage consumers on consumer-led flexibility.
Road fuel prices: 13 July 2026
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel.
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.
Heat technical research
Technical research covering aspects of low carbon heating technologies.
Lynemouth Power Station: signature of low-carbon dispatchable Contract for Difference
Four-year low-carbon dispatchable (LCD) CfD signed with Lynemouth Power Station, reducing subsidy and strengthening sustainability.
Road fuel sales, deliveries and stock levels: 27 September 2026
Official statistics in development on average road fuel sales, deliveries and stock levels at sampled filling stations in the United Kingdom from 27 January 2020 to 27 September 2026.
The suitability of reversible air-to-air heat pumps for UK domestic use
Detailed modelling assessing energy performance, cost, and overall suitability of reversible air‑to‑air heat pumps in a range of UK home archetypes and scenarios.
Homes for Net Zero research programme
Homes for Net Zero is a longitudinal in-home energy monitoring trial providing research insight on homeowner transitions to Net Zero.
Oil and Gas: fees and charges
Regulations and guidance on fees and charging for environmental and other regulatory functions for offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities.
Average road fuel sales, deliveries and stock levels
Official statistics in development on average road fuel sales, deliveries and stock levels
Energy Trends: UK renewables
Data on the UK’s renewables sector, including capacity, electricity generation and liquid biofuels consumption.
Sizewell B power plant given lifetime extension to 2055
Sizewell B power plant given 20‑year lifetime extension to continue operating until 2055.
Draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth
We're seeking views on draft social and environmental guidance for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.
Government approves UK’s second largest solar farm
Families and businesses will benefit from more solar power as the government has approved a major new solar power project.
Energy infrastructure development applications: decisions
Decisions by the Secretary of State on energy infrastructure applications.
One Earth Solar Farm: development consent order, Planning Act 2008
Decision on an application for a solar farm on land surrounding the River Trent in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, under the Planning Act 2008.
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.
Corporate Power Purchase Agreements
This call for evidence seeks views on how to improve the GB Corporate Power Purchase Agreement market.
Ambient gamma radiation dose rates across the UK
Data received from fixed and mobile monitors measuring the ambient (background) gamma radiation dose rate across the UK.
Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action
Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham are the first cities to host annual ‘Energising Britain’ events.
Energy Trends: June 2026, special feature articles
Special feature articles on energy issues in the United Kingdom from the June 2026 edition of the quarterly statistical bulletin Energy Trends.
Energy Trends: June 2026, special feature article - Hydrogen production and demand in the UK, 2022 to 2025
Special feature article from the June 2026 edition of Energy trends statistical publication.
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund statistics
Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) scheme in England.
Warm Homes: Local Grant statistics
Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) scheme in England.
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).
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.
Extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations
We’re seeking views on a proposal to extend recognition of CE marking for ecodesign regulations so that it applies to new measures made under ESPR.
Consumer value of in-use home energy performance metrics
Qualitative research into the value of in-use home energy performance data to consumers.
Smart meter enabled thermal efficiency ratings (SMETER): strategic guide
An introduction to SMETER and its applications.
Operation of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996: annual reports
These reports provide information relating to provisions in the Act that ensure the effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
Annual report for 2025 on the operation of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996
A report on the operation of the Act from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.
Domestic energy tariff reductions 2026: guidance for energy suppliers
Guidance for energy suppliers on how to apply discounts to domestic tariffs from 1 April 2026, related to the RO to Exchequer scheme and closure of the ECO and GBIS schemes.
Peartree Hill Solar Farm: Development Consent Order, Planning Act 2008
Decision on an application by RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage Limited for a solar farm located in the East Riding of Yorkshire region.
Dean Moor Solar Farm: development consent order, Planning Act 2008
Decision on an application for a solar farm by FVS Dean Moor Limited located in West Cumbria, under the Planning Act 2008.
Warm Homes: Local Grant – successful local authorities
List of local authorities allocated funding in principle under the Warm Homes: Local Grant to be delivered 2025 until 2028.
Warm Homes: Local Grant – guidance for local authorities
Funding for local authorities to deliver energy performance and low carbon heating upgrades to low-income homes in England.
Summary of questions included in the DESNZ/BEIS Public Attitudes Tracker since Autumn 2021
A summary of the questions included in the Public Attitudes Tracker since the new time series was started in Autumn 2021.
DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker
This page brings together all documents relating to the Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT).