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 6: Implementation and Review
6. Implementation plans
Amendments to the ROS will take effect from 1 April 2027. The Scottish Government will continue to engage with UK Government counterparts to ensure policy alignment and share best practice.
Operation of RO schemes, including setting the obligation level, will remain the responsibility of UK Government and Ofgem.
6.1 Post implementation review
Given the reserved nature of BICS, post implementation review will be the responsibility of the BIST who intend to conduct a review of the impact of BICS in 2030.
Contact
Email: BICS.consultation@gov.scot