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While the Budget always contains a few surprises, our energy experts think that we can expect to see some key energy issues addressed, including: EII exemption thresholds  It is likely that the Government will announce extra support for energy intensive industries in the UK, elaborating on the plans to widen the threshold for the EII […]

Supply and demand Energy supply and demand are becoming increasingly weather dependent. The clocks are due to go back at the end of this month, which will mean longer, colder nights. The country will be turning the heating up, keeping lights on for longer and generally using more energy at home and in the workplace. […]

However, there are many steps that a business can take to ensure that their green obligations don’t become a burden. This is particularly pertinent when considering the changes to environmental taxes that are set to take place in the coming months. From 1st April 2019, the Climate Change Levy (CCL) will jump significantly, by 45% […]

By 2020, we’re aiming to have reduced our carbon emission by 37% on 1990 levels, and our future carbon budgets are no less ambitious; they’re currently set at a 51% reduction by 2025 and a 57% reduction by 2030. Are our targets feasible? We comfortably achieved the first (2008-12) and second (2013-17) carbon budgets, and […]

Business costs are rising Many small businesses are feeling financial pressure as our economy remains strained. Ongoing Brexit uncertainty, weak consumer demand and rising labour costs are just a few of the factors that are making life difficult for smaller business owners. Regulation is another key concern, with 36% of small businesses reporting that regulatory […]

This means that key players in the industry, such as National Grid and Ofgem, need to act now to ensure that our energy system can cope with these changes. Facilitating a smarter energy system will not only require careful planning to ensure that we have flexible and responsive supply to meet our growing demand, but […]

Business energy bills are often very detailed, and they can be difficult to fully understand – but they don’t have to be! Here’s our quick guide to interpreting your energy bills: Domestic vs business energy bills While there is no difference between the power that runs through your plug sockets at home and the power […]

This can be challenging, as you’ll often need to gain buy-in from many of these people – particularly C-suite executives – before any efficiency measures are implemented. However, if you can clearly detail the tangible benefits of the projects you’re looking to execute and answer any questions they may have, you’re more likely to be […]

There is a huge array of options available in the market, ranging from emerging technology to tried and tested solutions. For organisations looking for a quick and efficient approach to reducing costs and consumption, one of the first steps is considering upgrading or replacing existing assets. One example is lighting: The Climate Group is currently […]

The Government has confirmed that once the CRC ends later this year, most large businesses will need to continue to report their CO2 emissions. Full guidance on compliance with the new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework was released in January. Here’s what we know…   Who will need to comply with the SECR? […]

This year, the FES have an increased focus on the decarbonisation and decentralisation of our energy system, two factors which will greatly influence how and whether we can meet our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target for 2050. The scenarios have identified some key actions we’ll need to take to ensure we can balance supply and […]

We are already seeing the positive effects of these measures – according to some estimates, in 2017 our carbon emissions from fossil fuels fell to levels last seen in 1890 – and it seems that the Government’s goals for a greener energy future are only becoming more enthusiastic. Last week, the Government announced a new […]