Tag: Energy
King’s Speech 2026 confirms plans for energy independence, nuclear and grid...
The King’s Speech has set out the UK government’s legislative priorities for the year ahead, with energy security, electrification and infrastructure reform placed firmly...
EU launches consultation on revised Sustainability Reporting Standards under CSRD overhaul
The European Commission has published draft revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) alongside a new voluntary sustainability reporting standard for smaller companies, marking...
Understanding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Why it is becoming...
As pressure builds on businesses to demonstrate credible climate action, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has emerged as the leading global framework...
Breaking the gas grip: UK moves to stabilise energy bills and...
After years of volatility driven by global fossil fuel markets, the UK government has taken a decisive step to loosen the link between gas...
ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses...
What’s in store for energy markets in summer 2026?
Report explains the factors influencing global energy prices and what this means for the UK.
The half-yearly Energy Market Report from the Energy Advice...
UK launches plan for making “limitless” fusion energy a reality
The UK government has set out how it intends to spend £2.5 billion on nuclear fusion, offering the clearest picture yet of its...
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...
