Great British Energy to cut energy bills for schools and hospitals
Hundreds of schools and NHS sites across the UK will see their energy bills reduced, thanks to Great British Energy’s first major project. The...
ESOS: New template for Progress Update submissions
With six months to go until the next ESOS deadline, the Environment Agency has published a template to help organisations complete their first Progress...
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...
A quick guide to commercial energy procurement
For many organisations, one of the biggest procurement decisions is the purchase of gas and electricity. The trusted strategies that worked in the...
Businesses in England could install small wind turbines without planning permission
Private and public sector organisations in England could soon install small onshore wind turbines without the need for planning permission, under government proposals announced...
Government strengthens non-domestic MEES to EPC B for large buildings
The government has published an update on the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, announcing its decision to require large, rented commercial buildings in...
NHS carbon reporting: what suppliers need to prepare for in 2027
NHS requirements for suppliers are changing again. From April 2027, higher-value NHS procurements and new NHS frameworks will be subject to expanded Carbon...
Does SORP 2026 require carbon reporting? What charities need to know
What does SORP 2026 actually mean for charities’ ESG and carbon reporting? Sustainable Energy First has received a few questions on this, so...
Webinar: preparing your Carbon Reduction Plan for changing public sector procurement requirements
Public sector procurement requirements are evolving, with organisations increasingly expected to demonstrate credible, measurable progress on carbon reduction.
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