Environment

#2026/380The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026

🇬🇧United Kingdom··Statutory Instrument·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This statutory instrument amends the Renewables Obligation Order 2015. It was made on 26 March 2026 and comes into force the following day on 27 March 2026. The Order is made under powers in sections 32, 32G and 32K of the Electricity Act 1989. The Secretary of State carried out the required consultation with the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, consumer bodies, electricity suppliers, renewable generators and other appropriate persons before laying a draft before Parliament, which approved it by resolution in both Houses.

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Key Changes

  • Amends the Renewables Obligation Order 2015
  • Made on 26 March 2026
  • Comes into force on 27 March 2026

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Electricity suppliers must comply with amendments to the Renewables Obligation Order 2015 as modified by this Order, effective from 27 March 2026

Electricity suppliers
operational
high

The Secretary of State must consult the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority before making future amendments under sections 32, 32G and 32K of the Electricity Act 1989

Secretary of State
operational
medium

The Secretary of State must consult consumer bodies (including Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland) before laying draft amendments before Parliament

Secretary of State
operational
medium

The Secretary of State must consult electricity suppliers and renewable generators before laying draft amendments before Parliament

Secretary of State
operational
high

Draft amendments to the Renewables Obligation Order 2015 must be laid before Parliament and approved by resolution in both Houses before coming into force

Secretary of State
operational

Affected Parties

Electricity suppliers in England and WalesRenewable electricity generators+2 more…

Tags

renewables obligation,electricity regulation,renewable energy