Capacity Market consultation launched

The Government has launched a consultation on potential changes to the Capacity Market.

The consultation includes proposals to strengthen confidence that capacity will deliver when required. This includes enhanced testing and more stringent data requirements.

It also includes proposals around consumer led flexibility and clarifications and amendments to improve transparency, consistency, and enforceability of the rules

Following the consultation, the government will decide which changes, if any, to introduce ahead of the auctions in 2028.

A separate consultation has been launched on whether any new generating technologies should be considered for inclusion in the Capacity Market.