Including carbon capture in the ETS: consultation now open
The body in charge of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is consulting on how the scheme can incorporate greenhouse gas removal.
Background
The UK ETS...
UK ETS expansion: what this means for the waste sector
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will expand to include the waste sector from 2028. The government is currently consulting on how this could...
ESOS: Firms must register with IT portal by 5th June to avoid enforcement action
Organisations in scope of ESOS (the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) have less than two weeks to register on the new IT portal, or risk...
Welsh Government launches £20m decarbonisation fund for universities and colleges
A new £20m loan scheme to accelerate net zero in tertiary education has been announced for Wales.DIGARBON (which means ‘decarbonise’ in Welsh) opens for...
Charging up: A business guide to battery storage systems
Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy to be stored and then released when the power is needed...
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 risks losing climate leadership position, BloombergNEF analysis shows
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?
Report points to political instability as major blocker for sustainable UK investments
A new report from edie has cited political instability as a major barrier for sustainable investments in the UK. Released quarterly, edie’s Sustainable Business...
A quick guide to Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund
Up to £16 million in grants will be available from 17 April to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings, thanks to the latest...
£60bn investment plan from National Grid to support electrical ‘backbone’ of UK
The National Grid’s Energy Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has published its “Beyond 2030” report. It calls for up to £60 billion in investment to...
