Corrected typographical and factual errors in the Explanatory Note of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

This document issues formal corrections to the Explanatory Note of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It modifies specific terminology related to group structures, corrects a technical reference to an international energy management standard, and replaces the statement regarding the impact assessment with updated contact information and a revised assessment status.

These corrections apply to the administrative and explanatory context of the primary regulations rather than altering the statutory instruments themselves.

Set a limit of zero carbon units that may be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period, excluding units related to emissions trading schemes.

The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026 establishes the maximum amount of carbon units that can be credited to the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period.

It directs that this limit be set at zero, effectively preventing the use of international carbon credits to meet national carbon budgets for that specific timeframe, except for units associated with emissions trading systems.

The order applies to the calculation of the net UK carbon account, overseen by the Secretary of State and relevant national authorities in the devolved administrations.

Established a maximum limit of 535 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the UK's net carbon account between 2038 and 2042.

This Order establishes the legal limit for the net UK carbon account during the five-year budgetary period spanning 2038 to 2042.

It directs that the total greenhouse gas emissions, minus removals and credits, must not exceed 535,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The Order applies to the whole of the United Kingdom and functions as a secondary legislative instrument under the Climate Change Act 2008 to ensure progress toward the 2050 net-zero target.

Designated the Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025 as a specified enactment to regulate the disclosure of information under the Enterprise Act 2002.

This Order designates the Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025 as specified subordinate legislation under Part 9 of the Enterprise Act 2002.

It subjects information obtained by public authorities via those regulations to statutory restrictions on disclosure concerning individuals and businesses.

Additionally, it authorizes public authorities to disclose such information to third parties to facilitate the exercise of certain statutory functions.

The Order applies to public authorities handling motor fuel pricing data across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Amended the 2014 Regulations to refine the qualification, appeal, and error-correction procedures for renewable energy electricity contract allocations.

These Regulations amend the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 to modify the administrative and legal processes governing how renewable energy projects qualify for financial support.

The instrument authorizes the delivery body to correct errors in qualification notices, expands the legal definition of applicants with pending appeals, and adjusts how the delivery body manages bids during ongoing litigation.

These changes apply to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, the delivery body responsible for electricity contract allocations, and renewable energy developers applying for Contracts for Difference in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Extended the period for exercising Northern Ireland energy price powers from 26 months to 6 years.

These Regulations extend the timeframe during which certain ministerial powers under the Energy Prices Act 2022 can be exercised in Northern Ireland.

Specifically, it amends Schedule 5 of the Act to change the period of 26 months to 6 years, calculated from when the First Minister and deputy First Minister first held office. This extension applies to the Secretary of State's ability to act in relation to energy price support and regulation within the Northern Ireland jurisdiction.

Amended the Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 to update several project plans and reference documents certified under the development consent.

This Order modifies the Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 by updating the list of certified documents that govern the energy farm's development.

It replaces specific rows in Schedule 10 of the original 2024 Order to incorporate updated versions of access and rights of way plans, the book of reference, land and Crown land plans, traffic regulation measures plans, and works plans.

These changes apply to the Sunnica Energy Farm project and the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The Order established 500-metre safety zones around three offshore installations undergoing decommissioning and revoked safety zones for three other specific offshore features.

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2026 establishes 500-metre safety zones around three specified offshore installations—Global Producer III, Solan, and Wenlock, using coordinates based on the World Geodetic System 1984, specifically to maintain protection during their ongoing dismantlement phases.

This Order is made by the Secretary of State under the Petroleum Act 1987 and concurrently amends previous orders by removing safety zones related to the Thames Bure Wellhead, Thames Yare Wellhead, and the Victoria Subsea Production Well.