The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on amendments to The Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) Regulations 2014, to enable payments under the Dispatchable Power Agreement (power CCUS). Consultation posted 4th December and closes on 29th January 2024. The amendments will enable the electricity supplier obligation levy to be charged for payments under the Dispatchable Power Agreement (DPA), that will support deployment of power carbon capture, usage and storage (power CCUS).

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on proposals for a new six-year Climate Change Agreements scheme to begin in 2025. Consultation published on 22nd November closes 14th February 2024. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/climate-change-agreements-consultation-on-a-new-scheme Proposals for a future scheme, include the possibility for new sectors to apply to be eligible for the scheme, target setting, reporting and how performance will be measured.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are consulting on the draft Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 and associated guidance. Consultation published on 13th November and close on 11th December. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-draft-merchant-shipping-anti-fouling-systems-regulations-2024 The new Regulations will revoke and replace The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 to include amendments made at the International Maritime Organization to prohibit the use of cybutryne in anti-fouling systems.