Energy code reform: Code manager licence conditions and code modification appeals to the CMA

In this joint DESNZ / Ofgem consultation, we set out our proposals for code manager standard licence conditions and code modification appeals to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

This follows our first joint consultation in 2024, which covered a selection of code manager licence conditions, as well as proposals for the secondary legislation underpinning Ofgem’s code manager selection process. Since then, we have laid the Code Manager Selection Regulations 2024, which will enable Ofgem to select code managers and so begin implementing code governance reforms.

We are now developing a full set of code manager licence conditions and proposals for the code modifications appeals process to the CMA. This consultation covers:

Code manager licence conditions - the full set of standard licence conditions, including some follow-up on proposals from the original consultation.

Code modification appeals to the CMA - proposals for how eligible parties may challenge Ofgem decisions on code modifications, so that industry has appropriate routes to challenge decisions and achieve a fair outcome.

The consultation is open to all, but we would specifically like views from:

• existing code parties
• existing code administrators
• consumer groups
• energy sector research groups
• wider industry players
• academics
• any other organisations with a direct interest

DESNZ and Ofgem will hold an online webinar on Tuesday 20 May 2025, 10am to 12pm, to summarise our key proposals and answer questions about the consultation:

• register your interest in attending

If responding via email, please copy your response to both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem:

• codereform@energysecurity.gov.uk
• industrycodes@ofgem.gov.uk

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