Early phase out of unabated coal generation in Great Britain

This consultation seeks views on bringing forward the deadline for phasing out unabated coal-fired generation in Great Britain to 1 October 2024.

This proposal is part of the government’s drive to go further and faster on decarbonising the power sector, as it works towards net zero by 2050. It will also bring the government’s wider unabated coal phase-out policy into line with the date of application of the carbon emissions limits in the Capacity Market.

Subject to stakeholders’ views, and any evidence we receive as part of this consultation, the government anticipates bringing forward draft legislation to implement the proposed phase out date as soon as the legislative timetable allows.

See the BEIS consultation privacy notice.

Please do not send responses by post to the department at the moment as we may not be able to access them.