Proposed changes to simplify the gas and electricity supply licence

Publication type:
Consultation
Publication date:
Closing date:
19 August 2026
Status:
Open
Topic:
Consumer protection,
Electricity supply,
Gas supply

We want to make changes to the standard licence conditions to make them easier to use.

The closing date to respond to this consultation has changed. You have until 19 August 2026 to respond.

Consultation description 

We want feedback on proposed changes. We specifically want to hear views on the removal of out-of-date licence conditions and the consolidation of definitions within the conditions.   

Who should respond 

  • Domestic energy suppliers
  • Non-domestic energy suppliers
  • Trade bodies
  • Any other interested industry parties 

How to respond

Submit your response by 19 August 2026 by emailing FutureConsumers@ofgem.gov.uk.