Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses
Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...
What’s happening with SECR?
The government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Scheme (SECR) has been running since 2019. What can we expect to happen with it in the next...
Understanding net zero transition plans in the UK
This page was reviewed and updated on 01/10/25.Transition plans - also called climate or net zero transition plans - are becoming a central part...
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....
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 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...
A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was reviewed and updated in August 2025.UK electricity prices are among the highest in the developed world. A Drax Group report for...
England’s public water supply to see 5bn litre shortfall a day by 2055, says...
This page was reviewed and updated on 30/06/25.
The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that England’s public water supply could see severe shortages by 2055...
UK Industrial Strategy targets cheaper energy, faster grid access, and green growth
This page was reviewed and updated on 23/06/25.
The UK government has unveiled its first Industrial Strategy in eight years, outlining a ten-year plan to...
UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways
The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
