Regulator profile

DESNZ

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Policy Department

3 areas of regulation · UK-wide

What DESNZ does

Government department responsible for energy policy, net zero strategy, and climate change. Administers Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, sets renewable energy targets, and develops energy security policy. Works with Ofgem on energy market regulation.

Additional information

Formerly part of BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy). Created February 2023 as dedicated department for energy and climate.

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Types of regulation

Cfd Energy Policy Net Zero

Legislation connected to DESNZ's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Administered / monitored

Coverage area

UK-wide