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Feed in Tariffs and Contracts for Difference: proposals relating to Guarantees of Origin

We're seeking views on the removal of Feed in Tariff (FIT) and Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme cost exemptions for green imported electricity and the recognition of EU Guarantees of Origin.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

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The cost related to the Contract for Difference (CfD) and Feed-in Tariff (FIT) schemes are levied on GB electricity suppliers. These suppliers can seek exemption from a portion of these costs in respect of renewable electricity generated in an EU member state and supplied to customers in GB.

In this consultation we’re seeking views on:

options relating to changes to the current scheme cost exemptions
timings related to the intended removal of GB recognition of EU Guarantees of Origin

Read the BEIS consultation privacy notice.

Documents

FiTs and CfD schemes: removal of scheme cost exemptions for green imported electricity and the recognition of EU Guarantees of Originapplication/pdf Feed-in Tariffs & Contracts for Difference schemes and Guarantees of Origin consultation: summary of responses and government responseapplication/pdf