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With the DESNZ consultation on AR7 closing on 21 March 2025, Brevia Energy examines the key proposals that could shape the future of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) regime. From relaxed eligibility requirements for offshore wind, to extended contract terms and new capacity ambitions, these changes could significantly impact the renewable energy sector. Businesses and investors must engage with the consultation to ensure their interests are represented in the evolving energy landscape.

With a decision on the Review of the Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) expected imminently, and the intensity around the debate on zonal pricing growing, Brevia’s energy team takes a look at the latest developments, assessing implications, key considerations and expected timelines for businesses to consider in navigating this potential transition.

Brevia Energy welcomes Dermot Nolan, former Ofgem CEO, to its Advisory Board, bringing unparalleled expertise in energy policy, regulation, and navigating political risk.

The NESO’s consultation on the SSEP methodology is a key opportunity to shape the UK’s energy future. With the methodology laying the foundation for spatial energy planning across Great Britain, it is imperative for businesses, across the energy system to contribute their insights.

As the Labour Party’s first conference in Government in over 14 years gets underway, energy policy is set to be a central theme. The 2030 clean power target is at the heart of Labour’s plan for Government. However, several key energy policy questions remain. In this article, Brevia explores the key questions Labour will need to address to provide clarity and direction for the energy industry.

From overturning the onshore wind ban, to appointing Chris Stark to oversee the 2030 clean power target and approving three large-scale solar farms, the Labour Government is already acting at pace towards delivery of its clean power mission. In this article, Brevia Energy looks at the key announcements to watch out for in the King’s Speech.

Great British Energy is a key pillar of the Labour Party’s decarbonisation plan. However key questions remain about the new company, how it will operate and what it might emulate. In this article Brevia, explores what we do and do not know about GB Energy, what it might mean for businesses, and its potential role in the UK energy system.

Insights from recent speeches by the Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary and the Party’s Shadow Chancellor shed light on the party’s energy policy and the perceived tension between maintaining fiscal responsibility and ambition on climate change action.

Delivering his statement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor confirmed a 45 per cent levy on the ‘extraordinary profits’ of electricity generators. But what defines an ‘extraordinary return’ and which electricity generators will be impacted? Crucially, what about reinvestment allowances? Below, Brevia unpacks some of the key takeaways from the new Electricity Generator Levy.