Tag: Energy
A guide to non-commodity cost rises on your electricity bill: 2026...
If you’re responsible for energy budgets, you’ll know that the wholesale price of electricity is only part of the story. Typically, 60 –...
Retail under pressure: Five practical ways retailers can take back control...
By, Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First.Retail has rarely faced a more complex operating environment. Profit warnings have dominated headlines in...
Net zero by 2050 could cost less than a single fossil...
A new report from the UK’s independent climate advisers suggests that the cost of reaching net zero by 2050 could be comparable to...
How to protect your business from rising energy costs
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and gas prices, which means energy costs for UK businesses are going up. What...
How does the Iran conflict affect energy prices in the UK?
The global situation is unpredictable. Sustainable Energy First’s energy analysts explain why we expect UK energy price rises in the medium term.
The Middle...
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard launches to define credible net...
A new industry-backed framework designed to define what qualifies as a net zero carbon building in the UK has officially launched.
The UK Net...
The UK SRS: key takeaways
The long-awaited UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) have now been published. Here’s what you need to know.
Not a new compliance scheme
The UK Sustainability...
Omnibus I Directive published in EU Official Journal confirming CSRD and...
The Omnibus I Directive, amending key EU sustainability legislation, has now been published in the EU Official Journal, confirming previously agreed revisions to the...
Out of this world: Is space-based solar power the next big...
As the world’s major powers race to lead the renewable energy transition, a new frontier technology is gaining attention. Spaced-based solar power would...
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme: New funding round expected to open in...
New funding deadlines are approaching for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). The next round is expected to open on 30 March 2026, giving...
