Capacity Market: Proposals to maintain security of supply and enable flexible capacity to decarbonise
This consultation is open for responses
Respond to this consultationSummary
DESNZ proposes changes to the Capacity Market to maintain security of supply while enabling unabated gas plants to decarbonise. The consultation combines proposals for rule changes with a call for evidence on future market design. No specific mechanisms or parameters are detailed in this announcement.
Why it matters
This signals potential structural reform of the capacity market's approach to decarbonisation versus security, creating tension between paying for carbon-intensive backup and climate targets. The lack of specific proposals suggests the department is still formulating how to resolve the fundamental contradiction of paying gas plants to stay available while requiring them to decarbonise.
Key facts
- •Published 2024-10-15
- •Combines consultation and call for evidence
- •Targets unabated gas plant decarbonisation
- •Security of supply maintenance
Areas affected
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Memo
We are publishing a consultation and Call for Evidence, seeking views on proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM) to maintain the security of our electricity supply and to enable unabated gas plants to decarbonise. The following questions cover both the consultation and the Call for Evidence, please submit your responses using the relevant sections. We encourage respondents to consider both when responding.