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Capacity Market consultation responses

14 May 2026

Proposing MP
Michael Shanks Lab
Rutherglen
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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TAGS
Energy

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the publication of documents related to the Capacity Market, including responses to recent consultations and reforms aimed at ensuring capacity adequacy and reducing consumer impact.

Action Requested

The government is publishing responses to Autumn and Winter Consultations and a Call for Evidence on Hydrogen-to-Power and Interconnectors. It will also implement reforms such as raising the excess capacity rounding threshold, streamlining reporting for small Demand Side Response components, introducing new DSR technology categorisation, and improving Capacity Market administration.

Key Facts

  • The Capacity Market was introduced in 2014 to secure sufficient electricity generation capacity.
  • Funding provided through the market incentivises investment in various technologies.
  • Competitive auctions are held four years ahead of their respective delivery years.
  • Government responses include reforms to ensure capacity adequacy and low consumer impact.
  • The excess capacity rounding threshold will be raised from 1GW to 3 GW.
  • Reporting for small Demand Side Response components below 30 kW will be streamlined.
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