The Environment Agency has published the final guidance on Decarbonisation Readiness (DR) in environmental permit applications, alongside our consultation response summarising stakeholder feedback received earlier this year.
These publications mark an important milestone in preparing for the implementation of the new Decarbonisation Readiness requirements under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (as amended in 2025).
The guidance explains how operators of relevant new or substantially refurbished combustion power plants (including MCPs and SG’s) can demonstrate that their installations are decarbonisation ready when applying for an environmental permit. It will apply to relevant applications submitted on or after 28 February 2026.
You can access the documents here:
[Decarbonisation readiness in environmental permit applications – GOV.UK]
[Consultation response: Decarbonisation readiness proposed guidance – GOV.UK ]
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation and engagement process. Your feedback has helped us to ensure the guidance supports consistent and practical implementation.
Further information on related updates – including our upcoming consultation on charging arrangements – will be shared in due course.
For queries, please contact the shared mailbox: decarbonisationreadiness@environment-agency.gov.uk The Environment Agency has today published the final guidance on Decarbonisation Readiness (DR) in environmental permit applications, alongside our consultation response summarising stakeholder feedback received earlier this year.
These publications mark an important milestone in preparing for the implementation of the new Decarbonisation Readiness requirements under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (as amended in 2025).
The guidance explains how operators of relevant new or substantially refurbished combustion power plants (including MCPs and SG’s) can demonstrate that their installations are decarbonisation ready when applying for an environmental permit. It will apply to relevant applications submitted on or after 28 February 2026.
You can access the documents here:
[Decarbonisation readiness in environmental permit applications – GOV.UK]
[Consultation response: Decarbonisation readiness proposed guidance – GOV.UK ]
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation and engagement process. Your feedback has helped us to ensure the guidance supports consistent and practical implementation.
Further information on related updates – including our upcoming consultation on charging arrangements – will be shared in due course.
For queries, please contact the shared mailbox: decarbonisationreadiness@environment-agency.gov.uk The Environment Agency has today published the final guidance on Decarbonisation Readiness (DR) in environmental permit applications, alongside our consultation response summarising stakeholder feedback received earlier this year.
These publications mark an important milestone in preparing for the implementation of the new Decarbonisation Readiness requirements under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (as amended in 2025).
The guidance explains how operators of relevant new or substantially refurbished combustion power plants (including MCPs and SG’s) can demonstrate that their installations are decarbonisation ready when applying for an environmental permit. It will apply to relevant applications submitted on or after 28 February 2026.
You can access the documents here:
[Decarbonisation readiness in environmental permit applications – GOV.UK]
[Consultation response: Decarbonisation readiness proposed guidance – GOV.UK ]
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation and engagement process. Your feedback has helped us to ensure the guidance supports consistent and practical implementation.
Further information on related updates – including our upcoming consultation on charging arrangements – will be shared in due course.
For queries, please contact the shared mailbox: decarbonisationreadiness@environment-agency.gov.uk The Environment Agency has today published the final guidance on Decarbonisation Readiness (DR) in environmental permit applications, alongside our consultation response summarising stakeholder feedback received earlier this year.
These publications mark an important milestone in preparing for the implementation of the new Decarbonisation Readiness requirements under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (as amended in 2025).
The guidance explains how operators of relevant new or substantially refurbished combustion power plants (including MCPs and SG’s) can demonstrate that their installations are decarbonisation ready when applying for an environmental permit. It will apply to relevant applications submitted on or after 28 February 2026.
You can access the documents here:
[Decarbonisation readiness in environmental permit applications – GOV.UK]
[Consultation response: Decarbonisation readiness proposed guidance – GOV.UK ]
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation and engagement process. Your feedback has helped us to ensure the guidance supports consistent and practical implementation.
Further information on related updates – including our upcoming consultation on charging arrangements – will be shared in due course.
For queries, please contact the shared mailbox: decarbonisationreadiness@environment-agency.gov.uk The Environment Agency has today published the final guidance on Decarbonisation Readiness (DR) in environmental permit applications, alongside our consultation response summarising stakeholder feedback received earlier this year.
These publications mark an important milestone in preparing for the implementation of the new Decarbonisation Readiness requirements under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (as amended in 2025).
The guidance explains how operators of relevant new or substantially refurbished combustion power plants (including MCPs and SG’s) can demonstrate that their installations are decarbonisation ready when applying for an environmental permit. It will apply to relevant applications submitted on or after 28 February 2026.
You can access the documents here:
[Decarbonisation readiness in environmental permit applications – GOV.UK]
[Consultation response: Decarbonisation readiness proposed guidance – GOV.UK ]
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation and engagement process. Your feedback has helped us to ensure the guidance supports consistent and practical implementation.
Further information on related updates – including our upcoming consultation on charging arrangements – will be shared in due course.
For queries, please contact the shared mailbox: decarbonisationreadiness@environment-agency.gov.uk
