Why BSUoS Charges Could Increase From October 2026.

Why BSUoS charges could increase from October 2026

The costs of balancing the grid rose much faster than expected in the first part of 2026.  The National Energy System Operator (NESO)...
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

Renewable levies and current exemptions: a guide for EIIs

In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
Energy Markets In Summer 2026?

What’s in store for energy markets in summer 2026?

Report explains the factors influencing global energy prices and what this means for the UK.  The half-yearly Energy Market Report from the Energy Advice...
Energy Advice Hub Live At Sustainably Speaking.

Energy Advice Hub Live: Meet the experts at Sustainably Speaking this Earth Day

As part of Sustainable Energy First's Sustainably Speaking event on 22 April, the Hub will be hosting a dedicated Energy Advice Hub clinic, where delegates can drop in throughout the day to discuss their organisation’s specific energy or sustainability challenges with experts from Sustainable Energy First.
Why your business should join the B Corp movement

Why your business should join the growing B Corp movement

As expectations around corporate responsibility continue to grow, businesses are increasingly being asked to demonstrate that their practices benefit people and the planet, not...
Non-Commodity Cost Rises On Electricity Bill: 2026 & 2027.

A guide to non-commodity cost rises on your electricity bill: 2026 and 2027

This guide was updated in July 2026. If you’re responsible for energy budgets, you’ll know that the wholesale price of electricity is only part...
Cutting Retail Energy Costs.

Retail under pressure: Five practical ways retailers can take back control of energy costs

By, Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First. Retail has rarely faced a more complex operating environment. Profit warnings have dominated headlines...
USA Withdrawal From Paris Agreement, UNFCCC.

What does US withdrawal mean for the global climate fight?

The Trump administration has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC. The Energy Advice Hub team assesses the damage. There has been no...
How To Protect Your Business From Rising Energy Costs

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....
How Does Iran Conflict Affect Energy Prices In UK?

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...

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