Regulator profile
DESNZ
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Policy Department3 areas of regulation · 14 official guidance documents · 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.
Contact DESNZ
Types of regulation
Official guidance from DESNZ
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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GOV.UK: participating in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Publication
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CfD Allocation Round 7
Detailed Guidance
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ESOS group rules (GOV.UK)
Detailed Guidance
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GOV.UK - Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Detailed Guidance
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HSE and USE guidance (GOV.UK)
Detailed Guidance
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Non-domestic private rented property minimum energy efficiency standards (GOV.UK)
Detailed Guidance
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Participating in the UK ETS (GOV.UK)
Publication
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PRS Exemptions Register (GOV.UK)
Publication
Related legislation
Legislation connected to DESNZ's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Contracts for Difference (Standard Terms) Regulations 2014
UK Statutory Instrument 2014 -
The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014
UK Statutory Instrument 2014
Coverage area
UK-wide