NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
Non-commodity charges: Why are they increasing and what does it mean for business?
Among the components of an energy bill, two significant elements stand out: commodity and non-commodity charges. These two charges dictate actual costs and also...
A quick guide to Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund
Up to £16 million in grants will be available from 17 April to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings, thanks to the latest...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted
Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced, along with plans to move away from the current grant allocation process....
Why have REGOs got so expensive?
Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) just keep hitting record high prices. Why are they so expensive, and will prices come down again?A few...
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund | IETF | A Guide
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is funding to help businesses with high energy usage to cut their consumption through investment in energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
UK nuclear generation set to quadruple by 2050 with new energy roadmap
The UK government has announced its Powering Up Nuclear roadmap to guide nuclear’s development.
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.
Green Surgery Report proposes pathways to decarbonising surgical care
A new report released by the Royal College of Surgeons and UK Health Alliance on Climate Change is tackling practical ways to reduce the carbon footprint of surgery.
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.
