As of 1 July, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has expanded to include the maritime sector, bringing new compliance obligations to vessel operators. Following a 2024 consultation and 2025 interim response, the scheme now covers cargo and...
Businesses in certain sectors can get lower charges on their energy bills through a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). 2026 saw the start of a new six-year phase for this scheme. Here is Sustainable Energy First’s quick guide.
What is...
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.
The British Industry Supercharger (BIS) is a government scheme designed to support key industries by reducing their energy costs. Here we help you understand who is eligible, and how it works.
(For a rundown of all the government support...
This guide was last updated in May 2026.Energy costs present a serious challenge for all UK businesses, especially those whose processes require heavy energy use. Our industrial electricity consumers pay more than in any other IEA member country, according...
