The UK-EU ETS agreement: What it is and how it will affect UK businesses
Following the UK-EU Reset Summit on 19 May, the UK and the EU have agreed to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a...
Climate Change Agreements scheme applications open soon: Are you ready?
The application portal for the new Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme opens for new entrants on 1st May 2025. Here’s what you need to...
Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer
Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
After the ESOS Action Plan: What’s next for organisations?
If your organisation is in scope of ESOS, the Action Plan deadline has now passed - 5th March 2025 was the final date for...
Government issues update on ESOS Phase 4 and 5
In its latest newsletter, the Environment Agency has outlined some important changes to ESOS Phase 4 (the current phase) and Phase 5 (2027 –...
UK Government launches Steel Council to secure industry’s low-carbon future
The UK Government has unveiled a new Steel Council, aiming to secure the future of the steel sector while aligning with the nation’s net-zero...
Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs
The government has launched a consultation on reforming the regime that measures the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales.
It is proposing changes...
Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Ofgem approves timeline changes
Ofgem has approved the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme Change Request CR055, introducing a 6.5-month delay to key milestones. This change aims to...
New coal mining licenses to end as UK government prioritises clean energy
The UK government has announced plans to restrict the licensing of new coal mines, committing to bringing in legislation which will prohibit new coal...
Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects
Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
