A Bill to make provision about the allocation of contracts for difference; resume the allocation of contracts for difference to onshore wind projects; and make provision about planning applications for onshore wind installations.
House of Lords
5 May 2021
The Bill would change how Contracts for Difference are allocated, specifically resuming CfD allocations for onshore wind projects. It also makes provisions about planning applications for onshore wind installations. In short, it aims to restart onshore wind support under the CfD scheme and set planning rules for onshore wind development.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move through the usual stages in the Lords (committee, report, third reading) before going to the Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 30 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
