This new PPA framework offers a simplified procurement process that enables central government and wider public sector bodies to buy green electricity directly from UK-based renewable generators at competitive, long-term rates.
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The Power Purchase Agreement (RM6289) framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a new Provision of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) framework to help UK public sector organisations access renewable energy at competitive, long-term rates. Effective from 15 April 2025 for four years, this agreement enables central government and wider public sector bodies to buy green electricity directly from UK-based renewable generators, such as wind and solar farms.
PPAs are long-term contracts that provide fixed pricing for agreed volumes of renewable energy, offering budget certainty and protection against market volatility. This initiative supports the government’s Net Zero targets and strengthens national energy independence by reducing reliance on imported energy. It also encourages investment and innovation in UK renewable projects, contributing to the country’s ambition to become a clean energy superpower.
Key benefits include:
- Direct access to UK renewable assets.
- Predictable, fixed-term pricing for efficient budgeting.
- A simplified procurement process aligned with PPA market standards.
- Support for carbon reduction and sustainability goals.
By focusing on UK-based supply, the agreement delivers energy security, economic efficiency, and environmental benefits, accelerating progress toward Net Zero by 2050.
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