Capacity Market 2023: Phase 2 proposals and 10 year review: consultation

Part A: Strengthening security of supply and alignment with net zero
This part of the consultation follows the January 2023 consultation and forms Phase 2 of reforms to the Capacity Market, building on the previous consultation and further engagement with stakeholders and industry.

The main policy proposals broadly fall into 2 categories:
  • strengthening security of supply
  • accelerating investment in low carbon technologies

The proposed reforms set out in Part A of this consultation represent the next step in the evolution of the Capacity Market and have been considered in light of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) programme.


Part B: Review of the Capacity Market
The Capacity Market Rules and Regulations contain a requirement to carry out a review every 5 years and publish a report. The next full review of the market (the 10-year review) is due to be published by Summer 2024.

This part of the consultation is a call for evidence to help inform this review.

16 October 2023 - consultation opened

8 December - consultation closes

Policy milestone details

Start date: 2023-10-16

Countries: UK -

Milestone source: Link to consultation

Milestone type: Consultation/call for evidence

Sector: Energy transportation, transmission and distribution - Energy demand and use - Finance and investment - Policy and governance -

Organisation: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Subjects: Security of supply, Investment