British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS): changes to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009
This consultation seeks feedback on the proposed regulatory changes being made to give effect to the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS). The BICS will exempt eligible businesses from the indirect costs of the Renewables Obligation, Feed in Tariff and the Capacity Market from 2027.
Open
14 days to respond
Respond online
7. Questions
1. Do you agree with the proposal to amend the ROS order to exempt BICS-eligible businesses from up to 100% (subject to pro-rating) of ROS costs passed onto them by electricity suppliers?
a. Agree
b. Disagree
c. Neither agree nor disagree
d. Do not know
2. Do you agree with the proposed changes to the arrangements for setting the obligation level for Scotland for 2027 to 2028, including the proposal to publish an adjusted obligation level, which accounts for the BICS exemption before 1 April 2027?
a. Agree
b. Disagree
c. Neither agree nor disagree
d. Do not know
Contact
Email: BICS.consultation@gov.scot