A guide to the EII Renewable Levy Exemption Scheme & EII Compensation Scheme

Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme: a quick guide

This page was reviewed and updated on 04/09/25To help energy-intensive businesses stay competitive, the UK government offers compensation for costs relating to carbon pricing....
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Heat networks explained: Insight from the latest Sustainably Speaking podcast

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.
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

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.
Schools Must Have Climate Action Plan

Schools required to have Climate Action Plan, sustainability lead by September 2025

Schools in England must have a Climate Action Plan in place by September 2025, as mandated by the UK’s Department for Education (DfE), with...
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Government extends electric van and truck grants to 2027

Thousands of UK businesses and fleet operators will continue to benefit from government discounts on electric vans and trucks, after confirmation that the plug-in...
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Report highlights geothermal’s potential despite high costs

Geothermal energy could contribute to the UK’s net zero ambitions, but its role is uncertain due to high costs, according to a new report...
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ESOS Phase 3 and 4: Where we are now

This page was reviewed and updated on 19/08/25. The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme is a mandatory scheme requiring large UK businesses to report on their energy use...
Energy Intensive Industries Government Support

A guide to government support for energy intensive industries

This guide is currently undergoing a review and edits (April 2026) by the Energy Advice Hub team to reflect new announcements on the British...
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EU delays sustainability reporting requirements for large companies

This page was reviewed and updated on 25/07/25. The European Commission has confirmed a two-year delay to several new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements,...
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UK government reforms CfD Scheme to accelerate renewable energy rollout

This page was reviewed and updated on 18/07/25. The UK government has announced changes to its flagship clean energy subsidy programme, Contracts for Difference (CfD),...

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