In June 2019, parliament passed legislation requiring the government to reduce the UK’s net emissions of greenhouse gases by 100% relative to 1990 levels by... Read More
Net zero: can the UK reach its 2050 target?
Mandatory display of annual energy certificates to be extended
In a new scheme proposed by the government, all larger commercial and industrial buildings will be mandated to display annual energy certificates. This will initially... Read More
UK ETS: what you need to know about reporting
The UK was a founding member of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme when it first launched in 2005. As the world’s first major carbon market,... Read More
Learning at work week – how EIC can help
Our capacity for learning is constantly growing. As we adapt and develop, so does our desire to further educate ourselves. For this reason the Learning... Read More
Science-Based Targets: everything you need to know
Some large corporations are leading the way in a bid to tackle climate change with science-based targets. What are the benefits of committing to these... Read More
Battery Storage: how can it benefit your business?
Renewable energy is key to building our sustainable future. The issue is that although solar and wind provide clean, inexpensive power, they only do so... Read More
Greenwashing – what is it and why should businesses avoid it?
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, consumers are opting for greener alternatives. And a growing pressure to ‘get green’ means that businesses... Read More
Controlling your energy bills: A guide to non-commodity costs
The cost of electricity has been fluctuating considerably in the last few years. From the highpoint in September 2018 wholesale prices had fallen by roughly... Read More
Earth Day: 5 things businesses can do to celebrate this year
After months of isolation and wintry weather, spring is finally in full bloom and the UK is reopening again. With this recent freedom has come... Read More
It’s not too early to start thinking about ESOS phase 3
The deadline for the third phase of ESOS is on 5 December 2023, but it is never too early to start your carbon reporting process.... Read More
What nuclear fusion means for big energy users
Big energy users rely on the UK’s power network to provide safe, reliable electricity for their ongoing business stability. While the use of renewable energy... Read More
Triad demand rises despite winter lockdown
National Grid have published the three Triad dates for the 2020/21 season, which are listed in the table below. For a ninth consecutive year EIC... Read More