Low Carbon Skills Fund Phase 5

A quick guide to Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund

Up to £16 million in grants will be available from 17 April to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings, thanks to the latest...

Spring Budget 2024: What’s new for the green economy?

This afternoon, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced new changes with the Spring 2024 Budget. Here’s your quick look at the changes we’ll see in energy...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted

Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced, along with plans to move away from the current grant allocation process....
If your business trades in the EU, you will need to comply with the changing rules. Businesses with no connection to the EU still need to comply with the UK’s own anti-greenwash rules, which are becoming stronger.

The Green Claims Directive: what do UK businesses need to know?

In January 2024, members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of adopting a directive to improve product labelling. This is intended to support the forthcoming Green Claims Directive, often dubbed the anti-greenwashing legislation.
UK nuclear generation set to quadruple by 2050 with new energy roadmap

UK nuclear generation set to quadruple by 2050 with new energy roadmap

The UK government has announced its Powering Up Nuclear roadmap to guide nuclear’s development.
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to enter operation in May 2021. Here we take a look at the new scheme, and how it will work.

The UK ETS: frequently asked questions

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has been running since May 2021, but this year will see some significant changes. The Hub team...
COP28’s key energy takeaways

COP28’s key energy takeaways

The UN COP28 conference came to a close on 13 December, marking the most-attended COP to date. Hosted in UAE by an oil chief,...
Sultan Al Jaber stands at a podium, speaking, with a COP28 sign behind him on stage

COP in crisis

By Sustainable Energy First CCO, Anthony Mayall Just days before COP28 was due to begin, multiple news stories suggested its UAE hosts had been planning...
What does the Autumn Budget mean for the UK green economy?

What does the Autumn Budget mean for the UK green economy?

Today (22 November) chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the 2023 Autumn Budget. What are the implications for green energy, clean tech and businesses with net...
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

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.

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