19th Jul 2023
Businesses need solar before the price rises
Solar panels for business Solar panels for businesses are a great investment, providing an array of positive benefits. Not only do solar panels reduce electricity costs in the long run, but they can also provide a reliable source of renewable energy that can help with sustainability efforts. Additionally, businesses may even be eligible for government tax credits or other incentives...
14th Jul 2023
Tighter restrictions on business emissions
The government is expected to start tightening limits on greenhouse gas emissions from businesses within energy-intensive industries and the aviation sector. This decision was announced by the UK Emissions Trading System Authority (ETS). This will reinforce the role of the nation as a global leader in decarbonization. The ETS will cap the amount of greenhouse gases that certain businesses...
13th Jul 2023
Businesses and green hydrogen
Many large businesses are coming together to urge the government to further the UK’s position with green hydrogen to pioneer more green advantages for the UK. These businesses have formed a new Green Hydrogen Alliance (GHA) with the aim to accelerate the rollout of green hydrogen technology In the UK. There have been plans to use green hydrogen as a form of clean energy in the UK, however,...
26th Jun 2023
UK U-turn on increasing hydrogen
The government were considering a levy to increase hydrogen use for domestic heating, However, the viability of this has recently been questioned. The government have said that this could raise people’s energy bills at first and doing this at the moment, during a cost of living crisis would be unjustified. There is a lot of potential for hydrogen to be used as a heating source, however,...
19th Jun 2023
Ofgem to have a stronger role in renewables
Ofgem’s role in renewables is expected to be expanded by the government, which the energy sector has welcomed. This will further help the UK move towards net zero carbon emissions over the next 3 decades. Ofgem is currently the UK’s energy regulator, however, this switch will expand its role to help the country get on track with its energy security and carbon goals. Too many renewable...
13th Jun 2023
New record level of renewables is to be broken
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by a staggering 33% this year, setting a new world record. This remarkable achievement is largely thanks to increased investment in wind and solar energy - the two main drivers of growth in renewable energy. Renewable energy now accounts for more than 25% of global electricity generation,...