A woman sits at her desk with her laptop while working on her ESOS Action Plan in time for the 5 March 2024 deadline

Environment Agency confirms enforcement approach for ESOS Action Plans

The Environment Agency (EA) has set out the government’s enforcement position for firms in scope of ESOS who fail to submit an Action Plan. Action...
Look up to a tower in the electricity grid as Ofgem declares it will reform grid connections

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...
Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What’s in store for business and the energy sector?

Rachel Reeves made history as the first woman to hold up the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s red box. But will her Budget for autumn...
CCUS

CCUS investment: What is actually happening and when?

In the lead-up to this month’s UK investment summit, the government announced “a new era for clean energy investment and jobs” thanks to carbon...
ESOS Phase 3: The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in phase 3. Here’s what you need to know.

ESOS phase 3: what you need to know

We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance. What is ESOS? The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The directive updates...
An office building is it up at night

Why energy is set to be at the heart of World Green Building Week

World Green Building Week (9–13 September) will see the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) lead calls for the global building and construction sector to...
A man in a hi-vis vest is adjusting battery storage

Battery storage: What role will it play in the UK’s growing clean energy mix?

As renewable capacity is added to the grid, the need to store and flexibly manage electricity grows with it. This is where the crucial...
Wind turbines on the horizon stand above green hills in Wales

Strategic Innovation Fund to receive more funding for UK decarbonisation

Innovators across the UK will have greater opportunity to apply or re-apply to the Strategic Innovation Fund, thanks to a new process recently announced...
Two men in semi-professional attire shake hands, while one is holding a small sample of solar panel technology

Labour’s first month: Key energy sector changes so far

We’re coming up for a month of Labour in Parliament after a landslide election in July. So, what has been accomplished in the first...

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