CfD Clean Industry Bonus: consultation on regulatory reforms for Allocation Round 8
This consultation is open for responses
Respond to this consultationSummary
DESNZ proposes reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) for CfD Allocation Round 8, introducing workforce protection and skills investment criteria, extending eligibility to onshore wind, and implementing technical improvements. The CIB provides additional revenue to renewable projects that meet domestic supply chain requirements. The consultation seeks views on these changes ahead of AR8.
Why it matters
This adds labour market conditions to supply chain subsidies, creating additional administrative burden without addressing the fundamental cost structures that make UK manufacturing uncompetitive. As such, it treats symptoms of industrial decline rather than causes — energy costs and regulatory complexity that drive manufacturing offshore.
Key facts
- •Extends CIB to onshore wind for first time
- •Adds workforce protection and skills investment criteria
- •Applies to CfD Allocation Round 8
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
We’re seeking views on regulatory reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus ahead of Allocation Round 8 of the Contracts for Difference scheme. The proposed reforms are to introduce criteria on workforce protection and skills investment, extending the CIB to include onshore wind, and implement technical improvements. The aim is to improve the CIB’s effectiveness in supporting the clean energy superpower mission.