Cookies on the Renewable Electricity Register
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile phone when you browse a website. Almost all websites use them.
Our website uses cookies. They help us to provide, protect and improve your online experience with us.
For example, we use cookies to remember:
- your search settings
- if you have accepted our terms and conditions.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
These are cookies that enable our website’s core functionality. You can disable these by changing your browser settings, but this could affect your experience of particular website functions.
Should you wish to remove or not use necessary cookies from our website, you can learn how to do this in ‘Turning Cookies Off’ below.
| Cookie | Description |
|---|---|
| ASP.NET Session Identification Cookie | This helps us remember you throughout your session |
| ASP.NET User Identification Cookie | This helps us identify who you are when logged in |
| ASP.NET Cross-Site Request Forgery Prevention Cookie | This helps us identify & prevent attacks where a malicious site sends a request to a vulnerable site where the user is currently logged. |
Managing Cookies
All major browsers allow you to switch off and manage the cookies they accept and store. To find out how to use these options, please follow the appropriate link for your browser:
We regularly review our cookie policy. We last updated our cookie policy on 12 March 2025.
When you visit our website, a cookie message will appear at the top of the page asking you to accept or reject our recommended settings. In keeping with ICO requirements, you will not be able to browse the website until you have made a decision.
Your rights
If you would like to exercise any of your privacy or data protection rights in relation to our cookie use and/or request information about Ofgem's privacy policies, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@ofgem.gov.uk. Alternatively write to us at:
You have a right to complain to the Information Commissioner about how we have handled your information. You can contact them at: