How to protect your business from rising energy costs
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and gas prices, which means energy costs for UK businesses are going up. What...
How does the Iran conflict affect energy prices in the UK?
The global situation is unpredictable. Sustainable Energy First’s energy analysts explain why we expect UK energy price rises in the medium term.
The Middle...
The UK SRS: key takeaways
The long-awaited UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) have now been published. Here’s what you need to know.
Not a new compliance scheme
The UK Sustainability...
Omnibus I Directive published in EU Official Journal confirming CSRD and CS3D changes
The Omnibus I Directive, amending key EU sustainability legislation, has now been published in the EU Official Journal, confirming previously agreed revisions to the...
Why businesses must wake up to ecosystem danger
Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at Sustainable Energy First, explains why the threat to global biodiversity is a serious business risk.“Global ecosystem degradation...
Out of this world: Is space-based solar power the next big thing?
As the world’s major powers race to lead the renewable energy transition, a new frontier technology is gaining attention. Spaced-based solar power would...
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme: New funding round expected to open in March
New funding deadlines are approaching for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). The next round is expected to open on 30 March 2026, giving...
MHHS: What’s happening with metering reforms?
The GB electricity market is going through a programme of change that was originally going to finish in 2026. When will meter migration...
Consultation open: Heat Network Technical Standards and HNTAS
The government has launched a consultation on new mandatory technical standards for heat networks, alongside proposals for a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme...
Only 1 in 5 commercial buildings will be lettable under future energy efficiency requirements
More than four in five commercial buildings across England’s major cities still fall below an EPC rating of B, according to new analysis...
