Publication - Impact assessment
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS): Renewables Obligation - business regulatory impact assessment
This BRIA concludes that amending the ROS to implement BICS would cut electricity costs for eligible Scottish manufacturing businesses, helping to improve competitiveness, investment and growth. No significant impact is expected on other consumers, with changes taking effect from April 2027.
Section 5: Scottish Government Compliance with UK regulatory alignment and EU Standards
5.1 Alignment of proposals with the Internal Market Act and
Intra-UK Trade
The change being made to the ROS is consistent with changes made to the RO scheme covering England and Wales.
5.2 Alignment of proposals with EU on standards and access to (trading) markets
The design and operation of BICS is reserved to Westminster. All considerations around alignment with EU standards and market access are the responsibility of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Contact
Email: BICS.consultation@gov.scot