Non-commodity charges: Why are they increasing and what does it mean for business?
Among the components of an energy bill, two significant elements stand out: commodity and non-commodity charges. These two charges dictate actual costs and also...
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...
Spring Budget 2024: What’s new for the green economy?
This afternoon, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced new changes with the Spring 2024 Budget. Here’s your quick look at the changes we’ll see in energy...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted
Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced, along with plans to move away from the current grant allocation process....
UK ETS: Report shows record drop in UK carbon price
On 12 February, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) published its ‘Carbon Market Year in Review 2023’. The report highlights a year’s worth of...
The future of nuclear fusion: UK reactor breaks world record
Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, is making significant strides in energy output at one of the UK’s oldest fusion research facilities....
The Green Claims Directive: what do UK businesses need to know?
In January 2024, members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of adopting a directive to improve product labelling. This is intended to support the forthcoming Green Claims Directive, often dubbed the anti-greenwashing legislation.
Electricity generation from low-emissions sources will make up roughly half of the world’s power...
The horizon appears promising for low emissions technology, as highlighted in the latest report from the International Energy Agency.