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 8: Declaration
I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment, and I am satisfied that it represents a fair and reasonable view of the expected costs, benefits and impact of the policy in business, and that these have been taken into account when making the policy decision. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.
I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.]
Signed: Stephen Gethins
Date: 01/09/2026
Minister's name: Stephen Gethins
Minister's title: Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy
Scottish Government Contact point: Saleem Hassan
Contact
Email: BICS.consultation@gov.scot