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Written question asked by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Feed-in Tariffs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the implications of retrospectively changing the indexation mechanism for existing Feed‑in Tariff contracts on investor confidence; and if he will ensure that no further retrospective adjustments, including freezes, reductions, or early termination of agreed payments, will be applied to existing scheme participants.

Answer

An analytical annex, including an assessment of the potential impacts of this policy, was published alongside the Government response.

The Government considers that the change to indexation strikes an appropriate balance between reducing costs for consumers and maintaining investor confidence in the UK’s renewable energy sector. The Government remains committed to supporting accredited Feed-in Tariff generators for the remainder of their support period.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8814
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Investment Energy Index linking Feed-in tariffs
Link
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