RAB Levy Update
Revenue Collection Start Date Pushed Back
The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) has announced a delay to the start of revenue collection for the RAB Levy. The initial collection date has shifted from 1 November 2025 to 1 December 2025.
The Levy originally set at ยฃ3.45/MWh has increased to ยฃ3.54/MWh for December 2025.
Impact on Levy Rates
The postponement appears to reflect the need for additional lead time and one fewer charging month in the first collection year. This means the total amount to be raised remains the same, but the shorter collection window requires a higher monthly and annualised levy rate.
Global Green Power Capacity Set to Double by 2030
IEA Forecast Signals Accelerating Energy Transition
The world is on the brink of a historic shift in how it generates and consumes energy. According to the latest forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA), global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, a remarkable milestone that reflects both technological progress and the urgent global push toward decarbonization.
While the road ahead is far from smooth, the momentum behind clean energy has never been stronger.
Clean Power Surpasses Coal for the First Time in 2025
Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation
In a historic milestone for the global energy transition, renewables generated more electricity than coal for the first time on record during the first half of 2025, according to new figures from climate think-tank Ember.
The data shows that renewable sources supplied 5,072 TWh of power globally between January and June - up from 4,709 TWh in the same period last year. Coal generation, meanwhile, fell slightly to 4,896 TWh, marking a symbolic turning point in the worldโs shift toward clean energy.
Winter Outlook Published
NESO Forecasts Strongest Electricity Supply Margin Since 2019/20
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its annual winter outlook, confirming the highest winter supply margin on the electricity transmission network since 2019/20.
The report forecasts that electricity supply will exceed demand by a wider margin than in any winter over the past six years. Growth in battery storage, greater availability of gas power stations, along with the commissioning of the Greenlink electricity interconnector to Ireland, have all contributed to this yearโs improved margins.
A detailed report can be found here: Winter Outlook 2025/26
Energy Intensive Businesses to see Bills Cut from April
UK Government Increases Network Charge Discounts for Heavy Industry
The UK Government is pressing ahead with plans to cut electricity bills for around 500 of the UKโS most energy-intensive businesses.
From April, the discount on electricity network charges will increase from 60% to 90% for businesses operating in sectors including steel, cement, glass, and chemicals. Business and Trade secretary said โsome of the businesses currently pay the highest industrial electricity prices in the G7, making it harder to stay competitive in the international market. British industry deserves a level playing fieldโ.
New Regulations for TPIs
UK Government Signals Stronger Oversight of Energy Intermediaries
The UK government has determined that a more robust regulatory regime is needed for TPIs (third-party intermediaries) operating in the energy market.
The key driver is evidence that some TPIs have engaged in non-transparent practices, misleading contract behaviour and hidden fees, especially when dealing with small businesses, charities and vulnerable consumers.
A detailed market survey by Ofgem is expected in the first half of 2026, to build a full picture of the TPI landscape, size, risks and structure. This development signals a broader shift in how energy markets are regulated, moving beyond just suppliers, to the intermediaries who influence contracts and consumer choice.
Following Ofgem detailed market survey, the Government will legislate to appoint Ofgem as the regulator for TPIs subject to parliamentary time.
That concludes this issue of the UK Energy Industry News Update, highlighting key developments shaping the energy sector. For further details or to discuss how these changes may impact you, please contact us.