Environment Agency confirms enforcement approach for ESOS Action Plans
The Environment Agency (EA) has set out the government’s enforcement position for firms in scope of ESOS who fail to submit an Action Plan.
Action...
UK government sets six principles for voluntary carbon and nature market integrity
The UK government has outlined six principles which aim to improve the integrity of voluntary carbon and nature markets (VCNM). These principles address concerns about the...
Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects
Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
Government reveals details of new 6-year Climate Change Agreements Scheme
The government has published its plans for a new Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, offering tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency.
The CCA scheme is...
IEA: Renewables to power half of world’s electricity by 2030 but miss COP28 goals
The capacity of renewable energy is set to expand over the next decade, with the latest IEA report predicting renewables to power almost half...
ESOS phase 3: what you need to know
We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance.
What is ESOS?
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...
Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The directive updates...
What is NESO? A quick explainer
1 October 2024 marks the launch of the UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO). What is it and what does this mean for energy...
Is the government’s BECCS strategy a house of cards?
Environmental groups have just published a stinging critique of the government’s strategy on Biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). They also have an...
ESOS Phase 4: What we know so far
We are now in Phase 4 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). But the government has not yet finalised all the details of...
