UK renewable energy reached a record high: DUKES energy report 2025
The UK government has published the latest Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), providing a snapshot of how the country produced and used...
Who is Miatta Fahnbulleh, our new energy minister?
Andy Burnham has just appointed Miatta Fahnbulleh as the secretary of state for Energy Security and Net Zero. What do we know about...
Contracts for Difference (CfD): the UK’s renewable energy support scheme explained
Contracts for Difference (CfD) is a government scheme designed to support the development of renewable energy capacity in the UK. Here’s what you...
Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8: What businesses need to know
The UK government has officially launched Allocation Round 8 (AR8) of its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, marking the next stage in one of...
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)...
Government strengthens non-domestic MEES to EPC B for large buildings
The government has published an update on the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, announcing its decision to require large, rented commercial buildings in...
Businesses in England could install small wind turbines without planning permission
Private and public sector organisations in England could soon install small onshore wind turbines without the need for planning permission, under government proposals announced...
A quick guide to commercial energy procurement
For many organisations, one of the biggest procurement decisions is the purchase of gas and electricity. The trusted strategies that worked in the...
CCC warns UK is “ill-prepared” for rising climate risks
The UK faces growing disruption from heatwaves, flooding and drought, according to a major new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which...
King’s Speech 2026 confirms plans for energy independence, nuclear and grid reform
The King’s Speech has set out the UK government’s legislative priorities for the year ahead, with energy security, electrification and infrastructure reform placed...
