By section 7 of the Energy Act 2013 (c.32), the Secretary of State may designate an eligible person as a counterparty for contracts for difference (a “CFD counterparty”), where that person consents to the designation. This Order designates Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd (company registration number 08818711) as a CFD counterparty. This is the first designation made under section 7 of the Energy Act 2013.