Policy

News focusing on energy and carbon policy for the UK and Europe. The hub covers everything from proposals for new policies and initiatives to the developments of existing policy.

Does SECR apply throughout the UK?

Does SECR apply throughout the UK? Yes, SECR applies to all quoted companies, large unquoted companies and large LLPs throughout the UK. Companies incorporated outside of...

A third of businesses have not set plans to meet carbon neutral target

A third of businesses have not set plans to meet carbon neutral target A new poll of 502 businesses suggests that many are failing to...
Ministers must take the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight to meet net zero challenge, the CCC has said.

Urgent steps must be taken to meet net zero challenge, say government climate advisers

Urgent steps must be taken to meet net zero challenge, say government climate advisers Ministers must seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into...
Our new guide on Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts is now live on the Energy Advice Hub.

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide For the first time, academies are now required by law to disclose information about...
New carbon reporting mandate for large NHS suppliers

New mandate: Large NHS suppliers must publish a Carbon Reduction Plan

Starting from April this year, NHS suppliers will be required to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) if their anticipated contract value is above...
Energy intensive industries scheme extended for 3 years

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers High energy usage businesses, such as steel and paper manufacturers, are set to...
Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know

Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know

The compliance landscape for UK businesses, especially those over a certain size, is continually evolving. Here’s what you need to be aware of in...
Johnson, Truss, and Sharma join calls to lift onshore wind ban

Johnson, Truss and Sharma join calls to lift onshore wind ban

Alok Sharma, Boris Johnson, and Liz Truss are among a growing number of MPs rallying to lift the ban for onshore windfarms. The shift...
Energy Bill Relief Scheme

Government publishes scope of Energy Bill Relief Scheme review

The Treasury has published the terms of reference for its review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) – the energy cost support package...
2022 Autumn Statement

Autumn Budget 2022: the energy and carbon takeaways

With energy bills rising as the temperature drops, all eyes were on the Autumn Statement this morning. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the UK...

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