The Energy Bill Relief Scheme: A guide for businesses
This post was updated on 4th October 2022 to include detailed of the maximum discount, which has been set at £345/MWh for electricity and...
Mini-Budget: energy efficiency and demand reduction lacking in Chancellor’s plan for growth
The new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his first “mini-budget” today, setting out a raft of tax cuts and high borrowing that he hopes will...
Energy planning: beyond the Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), announced in September 2022, offers essential support for non-domestic energy customers. Before the scheme came in, there were...
What makes a good net zero transition plan?
From 2023, it will be compulsory for certain businesses to publish a net zero plan. Over 1300 UK-registered large companies and financial institutions are...
The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses: what you need to know
The government has confirmed the details of a new energy discount scheme for businesses, charities and the public sector, ahead of the current Energy...
Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know
The compliance landscape for UK businesses, especially those over a certain size, is continually evolving. Here’s what you need to be aware of in...
Government reveals plans for UK’s first hydrogen certification scheme
The UK government has announced plans for a new, globally-recognised certification scheme to verify the sustainability of low carbon hydrogen and build sector transparency.
Currently,...
Does your commercial building meet the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
Changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards will come into force on 1st April – rendering non-domestic buildings unlettable unless they have an EPC...
Key points to remember when filing your year-end SECR report
Roughly 11,300 UK businesses are in scope of the government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting scheme (SECR). It is mandatory for any companies listed...
Spring Budget: the energy, carbon, and green economy lowdown
Today (15 March) Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget. New funding for energy efficiency and support for swimming pools broke the surface, as well...
