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 need...
Achieving SBTi approval: Join Sustainable Energy First’s climate resilience webinar
How do you turn climate ambition into a credible emissions reduction plan?
That's the focus of Sustainable Energy First's upcoming Climate Resilience: Achieving SBTi...
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...
UK ETS maritime expansion: What businesses need to know
As of 1 July, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has expanded to include the maritime sector, bringing new compliance obligations to...
A quick guide to Climate Change Agreements
Businesses in certain sectors can get lower charges on their energy bills through a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). 2026 saw the start of...
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.
Getting started: the British Industry Supercharger
The British Industry Supercharger (BIS) is a government scheme designed to support key industries by reducing their energy costs. Here we help you...
A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was last updated in May 2026.Energy costs present a serious challenge for all UK businesses, especially those whose processes require heavy energy...
ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses...
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...
