Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) governance
Guidance
- Publication date
- Industry sector
- Distribution Network
- Licence type
- Gas Transporter Licence
The Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) offers gas distribution networks use-it or lose-it funding for VCMA projects that support consumers in vulnerable situations.
About this guidance
This guidance outlines:
- the eligibility criteria for VCMA and company specific projects
- what to include when registering VCMA projects and producing annual reports
- what to do with unspent allowances
- how to organise the annual showcase event and what to present at the event
It first came into effect on 1 April 2021.
Who this guidance is for
This guidance is for licensed gas distribution networks who must meet Special Condition 5.4.6 of the Gas Transporter Licence.
Updates to the guidance
This version of the guidance supersedes the previous guidance published on 31 October 2023. It comes into effect on 6 January 2025. Changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for projects on the servicing, repair and replacement of essential gas appliances.