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.
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.
Funding available for “non-standard customer” energy bills
“Non-Standard Customers”, or NSCs, can also apply for help with their bills from April 2023 to March 2024, similar to the support others will...
Understanding the Compensation for the Indirect Cost of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Also known as the EII Compensation Scheme, the Compensation for the Indirect Cost of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme helps energy intensive UK businesses...
Are You An ETII? Qualify For Energy Bill Support
In April 2023, the UK government replaced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme with the less generous Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS). Organisations classed as...
Launch of gold standard for corporate net zero transition plans
The government’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has published its official guidance for climate transition plans. The TPT Disclosure Framework sets out best practice for...
UK ETS: Carbon allowances will be cut to lowest level ever in 2024
In a decisive move towards achieving net-zero emissions, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is set to impose stricter emission limits on power,...
‘Unlocking opportunities’: Government holds first Net Zero Council
Leaders from the world’s top banks, energy companies, and tech giants gathered on Tuesday (9 May) for the first-ever Net Zero Council meeting. Ministers...
Report: UK intensive industry must install 200GW of low carbon energy in next 12...
The UK's goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 requires a significant transition towards a zero-carbon power grid and the electrification of heavy...
A quick guide to energy bill support for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETIIs)
The government has opened applications for increased Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) support under the Energy Bill Discount Scheme. It’s important to note...
