Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order 2009 - inflation indexation changes: business and regulatory impact assessment

Section 5: Next steps and implementation

Recommendations/ preferred options

Following the conclusion of the consultation process, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in the UK Government has chosen to proceed with Option 1.

Implementation considerations / plan

Amendments to the ROS will come into effect from 1 April 2026.

The Scottish Government will continue to engage with industry representatives to monitor readiness and address emerging issues, as well as continued liaison with UK Government counterparts to ensure policy alignment and share best practice.

Operation of the scheme, including setting the obligation level, will remain the responsibility of Ofgem.

Post implementation review

Noting the impacts described by the renewables industry in responses to the consultation, the Scottish Government will continue to engage with stakeholders throughout the new RO reporting year from 1 April 2026. We will also conduct a review of this policy change in 2027.