161 organisations fined for ESOS non-compliance
The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing to take action against organisations that have failed to meet their Phase 3 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme...
ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses should...
Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions
This guide was first published in 2020. It was reviewed and updated by Sustainable Energy First in September 2026. Businesses are under increasing pressure...
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...
