Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

The complainant requested information relating to unpublished economic impact assessments from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). DESNZ refused to provide the requested information as to do so would exceed the appropriate limit at section 12(1) (cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that DESNZ was entitled to rely on section 12(1) to refuse to comply with the request. However, the Commissioner finds that DESNZ did not comply with its section 16(1) obligation to offer advice and assistance in relation to the request but, as it has now provided advice to assist in narrowing the request, no further steps are therefore required.