Low Carbon Contracts Company

Region: England

Country: GB

Low Carbon Contracts Company accelerates the UK’s net-zero transition by administering schemes that incentivise low-carbon electricity generation, including Contracts for Difference and the Capacity Market, to stabilise revenues and attract investment. It advances initiatives across low-carbon technologies such as carbon capture, utilization and storage, and low-carbon hydrogen, supporting long-term energy security and decarbonisation. The organization operates as a private company in the United Kingdom, dedicated to facilitating investment in vital low-carbon infrastructure and ensuring durable, affordable clean energy. Through governance of revenue supports and regulatory mechanisms, it aims to accelerate the deployment of net-zero energy systems nationwide.

The Low Carbon Contracts Company is a UK government-owned entity that administers financial mechanisms to support low-carbon electricity generation. It manages Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market schemes to stabilize revenues for renewable energy projects and facilitate investment in technologies like carbon capture and storage.

Primary Industry: Government