ESOS phase 3: what you need to know
The UK government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is currently in Phase 3. The compliance deadline is 5 June 2024, but the Environment Agency is delaying enforcement...
UK to introduce carbon border tax in 2027
The UK government has announced it will implement a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for imported goods, to support the decarbonisation drive.
COP28’s key energy takeaways
The UN COP28 conference came to a close on 13 December, marking the most-attended COP to date. Hosted in UAE by an oil chief,...
COP in crisis
By Sustainable Energy First CCO, Anthony Mayall
Just days before COP28 was due to begin, multiple news stories suggested its UAE hosts had been planning...
Climate Change Agreements: A quick guide to the new 6-year scheme
Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) have been around for over 20 years in the UK; giving energy intensive firms a chance to pay less for...
UK government allocates £4.5 billion to boost manufacturing and clean energy
The UK government has announced a significant £4.5 billion investment in strategic manufacturing sectors, with a focus on economic growth, energy security, and levelling-up initiatives.
What does the Autumn Budget mean for the UK green economy?
Today (22 November) chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the 2023 Autumn Budget. What are the implications for green energy, clean tech and businesses with net...
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.
UK government Call For Evidence: Scope 3 emissions reporting
The UK government has put out a Call For Evidence on the costs, benefits, and practicalities of Scope 3 emissions reporting. Responses on reporting...
Hub analysis: Is the UK’s new Energy Act up to muster?
The Government calls it the 'biggest piece of energy legislation in UK history'. Ministers claim it is laying the foundations for an energy system...
