Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy

12 May 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Innovative hydrogen-to-power projects — consultation closed

The government is seeking technical evidence on innovative hydrogen to power projects that can deliver by 2030, ahead of large-scale enabling hydrogen infrastructure. Specifically, this call for evidence seeks technical information to help us understand in more detail the type …

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31 Mar 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Innovative hydrogen-to-power projects — consultation opened

The government is seeking technical evidence on innovative hydrogen to power projects that can deliver by 2030, ahead of large-scale enabling hydrogen infrastructure. Specifically, this call for evidence seeks technical information to help us understand in more detail the type …

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23 Apr 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Green Industries Growth Accelerator: Hydrogen and CCUS supply chains call for evidence — consultation closed

The Green Industries Growth Accelerator (GIGA) is a £960 million fund to support the expansion of strong and sustainable clean energy supply chains across the UK, including: carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen; offshore wind and electricity networks; …

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27 Feb 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Green Industries Growth Accelerator: Hydrogen and CCUS supply chains call for evidence — consultation opened

The Green Industries Growth Accelerator (GIGA) is a £960 million fund to support the expansion of strong and sustainable clean energy supply chains across the UK, including: carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen; offshore wind and electricity networks; …

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27 Oct 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme — outcome published

We're seeking views on the design elements of a low carbon hydrogen certification scheme.

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11 Aug 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Price-based competitive allocation for low carbon hydrogen production: call for evidence — consultation closed

Based on feedback we have decided to extend the deadline for this call for evidence by a week to 11 August 2023, to allow more time for responses. In the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS) we set out our aim …

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17 May 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Price-based competitive allocation for low carbon hydrogen production: call for evidence — consultation opened

Based on feedback we have decided to extend the deadline for this call for evidence by a week to 11 August 2023, to allow more time for responses. In the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS) we set out our aim …

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28 Apr 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the design elements of a low carbon hydrogen certification scheme.

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↓ UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme: De Minimis Ass… (8pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme: government respon… (54pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme: impact assessment (20pp)

28 Apr 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on a low carbon hydrogen certification scheme — consultation closed

In the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS), the Government committed to launching a hydrogen certification scheme by 2025 to demonstrate high-grade British hydrogen for export and ensure any imported hydrogen meets the same high standards that UK companies expect. Certification

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9 Feb 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the design elements of a low carbon hydrogen certification scheme.

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↓ UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme: De Minimis Ass… (8pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme: government respon… (54pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme: impact assessment (20pp)

9 Feb 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on a low carbon hydrogen certification scheme — consultation opened

In the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS), the Government committed to launching a hydrogen certification scheme by 2025 to demonstrate high-grade British hydrogen for export and ensure any imported hydrogen meets the same high standards that UK companies expect. Certification

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20 Jul 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: market engagement on electrolytic allocation — outcome published

We're seeking views on our proposed approach to allocating Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund support through a joint allocation process for electrolytic hydrogen projects.

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6 May 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: market engagement on electrolytic allocation — consultation closed

We're seeking views on our proposed approach to allocating Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund support through a joint allocation process for electrolytic hydrogen projects.

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↓ Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: market … (27pp)

6 May 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Hydrogen business model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: Market Engagement on Electrolytic Allocation — consultation closed

This Market Engagement document sets out our proposed approach to a joint hydrogen business model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund allocation process for electrolytic hydrogen projects. This is primarily with a view to developing and refining our proposals, in conjunction …

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11 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a grid conversion hydrogen heating trial — outcome published

We're seeking views on possible legislative changes to enable the delivery of a hydrogen grid conversion trial.

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↓ Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a ‘grid conversion’ hydroge… (21pp)

8 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: market engagement on electrolytic allocation — consultation opened

We're seeking views on our proposed approach to allocating Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund support through a joint allocation process for electrolytic hydrogen projects.

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↓ Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: market … (27pp)

8 Apr 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Hydrogen business model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: Market Engagement on Electrolytic Allocation — consultation opened

This Market Engagement document sets out our proposed approach to a joint hydrogen business model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund allocation process for electrolytic hydrogen projects. This is primarily with a view to developing and refining our proposals, in conjunction …

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8 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Designing a UK low carbon hydrogen standard — outcome published

We're seeking views on design options for a UK standard that defines 'low carbon' hydrogen, to underpin our support for hydrogen production.

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↓ UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard: government response (115pp)

8 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund — outcome published

We're seeking views to inform the design of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF), which aims to support at-scale deployment of low carbon hydrogen production during the 2020s.

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↓ Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: government response (66pp)

8 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Design of a business model for low carbon hydrogen — outcome published

We're seeking views on the design for a low carbon hydrogen business model.

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↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model: government response (94pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model: indicative Heads of Ter… (17pp)

14 Mar 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Enabling or requiring hydrogen-ready industrial boiler equipment: call for evidence — consultation closed

Hydrogen-ready industrial boilers have the potential to help industry decarbonise and kick start the UK hydrogen economy. They can run on fossil fuels today but are designed for subsequent conversion to hydrogen, enabling industry to transition to a low carbon …

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10 Mar 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

UK quantum strategy: call for evidence — consultation closed

We're seeking views from the quantum research and business community and wider interested parties on the following areas: strategy vision and objectives the knowledge pipeline the innovation ecosystem skills technology adoption the regulato

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14 Feb 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

UK quantum strategy: call for evidence — consultation opened

We're seeking views from the quantum research and business community and wider interested parties on the following areas: strategy vision and objectives the knowledge pipeline the innovation ecosystem skills technology adoption the regulato

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20 Dec 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Enabling or requiring hydrogen-ready industrial boiler equipment: call for evidence — consultation opened

Hydrogen-ready industrial boilers have the potential to help industry decarbonise and kick start the UK hydrogen economy. They can run on fossil fuels today but are designed for subsequent conversion to hydrogen, enabling industry to transition to a low carbon …

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25 Oct 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Designing a UK low carbon hydrogen standard — consultation closed

We're seeking views on design options for a UK standard that defines 'low carbon' hydrogen, to underpin our support for hydrogen production.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on a UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standa… (49pp)

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↓ UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard: government response (115pp)

25 Oct 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund — consultation closed

We're seeking views to inform the design of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF), which aims to support at-scale deployment of low carbon hydrogen production during the 2020s.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund consultati… (37pp)

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↓ Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: government response (66pp)

25 Oct 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Design of a business model for low carbon hydrogen — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the design for a low carbon hydrogen business model.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on a business model for low carbon… (91pp)

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↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model: government response (94pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model: indicative Heads of Ter… (17pp)

25 Oct 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on a UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard — consultation closed

Executive Summary The Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution sets out that, working with industry, the UK is aiming for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. In support of this ambition, we are …

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25 Oct 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on a business model for low carbon hydrogen — consultation closed

We’re seeking views on our proposals for a low carbon hydrogen business model. Please provide your responses in this form to the questions set out in the Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model Consultation.

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25 Oct 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund - Consultation — consultation closed

A consultation to inform the design of the £240m Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) which aims to support the commercial deployment of low carbon hydrogen production during the 2020’s.

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28 Sep 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a grid conversion hydrogen heating trial — consultation closed

We're seeking views on possible legislative changes to enable the delivery of a hydrogen grid conversion trial.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a ‘grid convers… (30pp)

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↓ Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a ‘grid conversion’ hydroge… (21pp)

28 Sep 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Hydrogen for heat: Facilitating a ‘grid conversion’ hydrogen heating trial — consultation closed

The government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution sets out the ambition to support industry to deliver a hydrogen neighbourhood trial, and a village trial by 2025. This consultation seeks views on proposals to legislate in order to …

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17 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Designing a UK low carbon hydrogen standard — consultation opened

We're seeking views on design options for a UK standard that defines 'low carbon' hydrogen, to underpin our support for hydrogen production.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on a UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standa… (49pp)

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↓ UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard: government response (115pp)

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund — consultation opened

We're seeking views to inform the design of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF), which aims to support at-scale deployment of low carbon hydrogen production during the 2020s.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund consultati… (37pp)

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↓ Net Zero Hydrogen Fund: government response (66pp)

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Design of a business model for low carbon hydrogen — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the design for a low carbon hydrogen business model.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on a business model for low carbon… (91pp)

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↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model: government response (94pp) ↓ Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model: indicative Heads of Ter… (17pp)

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a grid conversion hydrogen heating trial — consultation opened

We're seeking views on possible legislative changes to enable the delivery of a hydrogen grid conversion trial.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a ‘grid convers… (30pp)

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↓ Hydrogen for heat: facilitating a ‘grid conversion’ hydroge… (21pp)

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Hydrogen for heat: Facilitating a ‘grid conversion’ hydrogen heating trial — consultation opened

The government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution sets out the ambition to support industry to deliver a hydrogen neighbourhood trial, and a village trial by 2025. This consultation seeks views on proposals to legislate in order to …

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17 Aug 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on a UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard — consultation opened

Executive Summary The Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution sets out that, working with industry, the UK is aiming for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. In support of this ambition, we are …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

17 Aug 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on a business model for low carbon hydrogen — consultation opened

We’re seeking views on our proposals for a low carbon hydrogen business model. Please provide your responses in this form to the questions set out in the Low Carbon Hydrogen Business Model Consultation.

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17 Aug 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund - Consultation — consultation opened

A consultation to inform the design of the £240m Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) which aims to support the commercial deployment of low carbon hydrogen production during the 2020’s.

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