In the UK, several government schemes and tax reliefs help manufacturers and other high-energy users reduce their energy costs. Most work by exempting or compensating businesses from certain non-commodity costs on their electricity bills. These are charges that fund things like maintaining the electricity network and supporting renewable energy policies, rather than the electricity itself. […]
The Iran conflict is still evolving, and like many global events, it brings a level of uncertainty that is difficult to plan around. While we don’t yet know the outcome, the International Monetary Fund has indicated that all roads lead towards higher energy prices and slower economic growth. For businesses, that uncertainty can feel particularly challenging when it comes to energy costs. According […]
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2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year in energy policy – and it could present some great opportunities to drive cost and carbon reduction in your organisation. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up – and make sure to follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates. UK may relink with the EU […]
The government is seeking views on plans to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to include emissions from the maritime sector, as well as recognising non-pipeline transport methods for moving captured carbon into geological storage. It has also confirmed that it will make changes to free allocation rules to ensure participants who permanently […]
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has answered the most common questions on ESOS Action Plans, and they’ve been published in the Environment Agency’s latest newsletter. Action Plans are a new requirement of ESOS – and they need to be submitted by 5th March 2025. In this latest update, the Environment Agency […]
The government has outlined the finer details of a revamped Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, designed to incentivise industrial energy efficiency. The CCA scheme, first introduced in 2001, encourages businesses in eligible industrial sectors to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in exchange for lower rates of the Climate Change Levy (CCL), a tax added […]
The government has extended the deadline for commercial landlords to enhance the Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) of their assets. Now set for 2028, this deadline adjustment from the previous 2027 timeline aims to provide additional time for compliance – but landlords still need to be ready for the upcoming change. Trade association Propertymark sought clarification […]
From April 2024, companies wanting to do business with the NHS will need to demonstrate action on net zero. The rules have been in place for major contracts since 2023, but these will soon be extending to smaller suppliers. We’ve got a summary of what’s coming up. What’s changing in April 2024? From April 2024, […]
Reforms to the UK ETS are on the horizon – including a new limit on emissions, and an expansion of the scheme to domestic maritime transport and waste. The scheme – which replaced the EU ETS in 2021 – puts a limit on the total amount of greenhouse gases aviation, power and other energy intensive […]
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget opened with a buoyant but cautious tone: “The UK economy is on the right track… but we remain vigilant.” Jeremy Hunt was keen to stress that this was a Budget for long-term, sustainable growth, and in doing so framed his energy announcements within the context of the cost-of-living crisis and shoring […]
Energy cost relief for manufacturers and energy intensive industries: a quick guide
In the UK, several government schemes and tax reliefs help manufacturers and other high-energy users...
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