Government publishes Allocation Round 4 results 

The results confirm that the fourth Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction is the most successful yet.

Allocation Round 4 update: Allocation process

The sealed bid window has closed, and National Grid ESO will now run the allocation/auction process.

Allocation Round 4 update: Auction and sealed bid window

National Grid ESO has submitted the notice of auction for Allocation Round 4 (AR4) to qualifying applicants, notifying them that an auction will take place.

Allocation Round 4 update: Appeals process completed

Ofgem has notified relevant applicants of the outcome of their appeal, thereby concluding the appeals process for Allocation Round 4 (AR4).
 

Allocation Round 5 consultation response published

The government has today published its response to the February 2022 consultation on technical changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of the fifth allocation round (AR5).

Ofgem final decision on changes to BSUoS charges

Ofgem has announced today that from 1 April 2023 generators will no longer pay Balancing Services Use of System (BSUoS) charges.

Allocation Round 4 update: Review qualification appeals window open

The window for non-qualifying applicants to request a qualification appeal has now closed and the review qualification appeals window is now open.

Allocation Round 4 update: Non-qualification appeals submission window open

The appeals submission window is now open and will close on 1 April 2022 at 5pm.

Allocation Round 4 update: Non-qualification review assessment window open

The non-qualification review assessment window is now open. National Grid ESO will assess any non-qualifying applications that were submitted for review by 25 March 2022.