Business energy costs rise 25% as wholesale prices and network charges bite
Business energy costs have risen by 25% since February, with higher wholesale prices, summer heatwaves and rising policy and network charges adding pressure...
Government publishes ESOS Phase 4 changes
Following new legislation, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been amended and the scheme administrator has published new guidance for businesses in scope...
A quick guide to Climate Change Agreements
Businesses in certain sectors can get lower charges on their energy bills through a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). 2026 saw the start of...
Renewable levies and current exemptions: a guide for EIIs
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.
A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was last updated in September 2026.Energy costs present a serious challenge for all UK businesses, especially those whose processes require heavy energy...
Energy Advice Hub Live: Meet the experts at Sustainably Speaking this Earth Day
As part of Sustainable Energy First's Sustainably Speaking event on 22 April, the Hub will be hosting a dedicated Energy Advice Hub clinic, where delegates can drop in throughout the day to discuss their organisation’s specific energy or sustainability challenges with experts from Sustainable Energy First.
Consultation open: Heat Network Technical Standards and HNTAS
The government has launched a consultation on new mandatory technical standards for heat networks, alongside proposals for a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme...
Autumn Budget 2025: the key energy and carbon takeaways
The second Budget from Rachel Reeves was upstaged by a surprise leak. Here are the energy and carbon measures that you may have missed.Help...
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....
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...






















