Government confirms it is to defer covid-related clean power contract costs for energy suppliers

James S Murray
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Response to consultation confirms Ministers will delay increase in Contract for Difference costs for energy suppliers by longer than originally planned

The government has formally responded to its fast-tracked consultation on proposed changes to the Contract for Difference (CfD) regime, confirming it will move to minimise the financial impact on energy...

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