Energy Intensive Industries Government Support

A guide to government support for energy intensive industries

This guide was reviewed and updated in August 2025.UK electricity prices are among the highest in the developed world. A Drax Group report for...

Government scraps zonal pricing in favour of GB-wide electricity market

This page was reviewed and updated on 11/07/25. The UK government has confirmed it will not implement zonal electricity pricing, following a two-year consultation as...
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Consultation: government seeks views on UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

This page was reviewed and updated on 10/07/25.The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation on the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK...
UK Solar Roadmap

UK Solar Roadmap sets out actions for 2030 Clean Power goals

This page was reviewed and updated on 04/07/25. The UK government has published a new Solar Roadmap, outlining more than 70 actions aimed at accelerating...
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UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways

The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
ESOS Phase 3: The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in phase 3. Here’s what you need to know.

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...
Carbon border tax

EU carbon border tax: What does it mean for UK exporters?

If you are an energy intensive organisation and would like to know more about CBAM, get in touch with our experts at Sustainable Energy First for a no-obligations chat.

NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan

As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
UK businesses: your carbon & energy compliance forecast for 2024

UK businesses: your carbon & energy compliance forecast for 2024

2024 promises some significant changes in the energy and compliance policies that affect UK businesses. Here's what you need to be aware of.
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund: A quick guide

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund | IETF | A Guide

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is funding to help businesses with high energy usage to cut their consumption through investment in energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.

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