Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 7
Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference seventh allocation round (AR7).
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government’s main mechanism for supporting low-carbon electricity generation.
This page pulls together all documents relating to CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7).
More information and background to the CfD scheme.
The CfD microsite (resource portal)
The CfD microsite (or resource portal) provides a central, comprehensive source of up-to-date information on all aspects of AR7 and future rounds, including information from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the CfD delivery partners:
- National Grid Electricity System Operator (Electricity Market Reform Delivery Body)
- the Low Carbon Contracts Company
- Ofgem
Use the microsite to:
- subscribe to receive notifications on new information uploaded to the microsite
- access all relevant publications, such as consultation responses and guidance, in one place
- find more using the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page
- contact the delivery partners to ask questions on AR7 that were not addressed by the FAQs
- register to attend events
Visit the CfD Allocation Round site.
CfD Bulletins
Let us know if you’d like to receive updates on the current allocation round by emailing [email protected].
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: key documents
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: Clean Industry Bonus (CIB)
The CfD Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) process will be run as a competitive allocation for extra revenue support before the main CfD auction. Fixed and floating offshore wind applicants can get the extra support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains. The CIB application window is currently scheduled to open in February 2025.
We have published the CIB allocation framework and related guidance setting out how to apply for the Bonus, and how funding will be allocated. More detail will be available in due course.
The CIB scheme was previously titled Sustainable Industry Reward (SIR).
Consultations
Updates to this page
Published 16 November 2023Last updated 3 December 2024 + show all updates
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Added Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: Supply Chain Plan questionnaire and guidance.
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New consultation added on additions to the CfD contract arising from the introduction of the Clean Industry Bonus.
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Updated the draft Sustainable Industry Reward documents.
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Added Proposed amendments to Contracts for Difference for Allocation Round 7 and future rounds consultation.
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First published.