Allocation Round 4: Online Launch Event

On 23 September 2021, the Contracts for Difference (CfD) delivery partners came together to host a special one-day event to launch Allocation Round 4.

The event included presentations from each of the delivery partners on their roles in the CfD scheme, a Q&A panel, and breakout sessions offering a more detailed look at key topics, such as the allocation process.

The event came following the announcement of the draft budget for Allocation Round 4, which is planned to open to applications on 13 December 2021.

Presentation slides

• Allocation Round 4 online launch event (PDF, 3.7MB)
• Breakout session: How to navigate the Delivery Body portal (PDF, 1.00MB)
• Breakout session: Valuation and allocation process (PDF, 1.01MB)
• Breakout session: Introduction to Initial Conditions Precedent (PDF, 493KB)

Other resources

• Allocation Round 4 online launch event: Questions and answers (PDF, 530KB)
• National Grid ESO guidance: Application form common errors (DOCX, 230KB)
• Video: How to navigate the Delivery Body portal (recorded after event)
• Video: Valuation and allocation process (recorded after event)