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23/11/2022 News

UK Autumn Statement: More heat on average energy users and 45% levy on low carbon electricity generators

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a raft of new tax measures in his Autumn Budget, bringing UK taxation to the highest level since World War 2. Energy-related measures were particularly significant and included a new windfall tax on low carbon electricity generators, and the introduction of a vehicle excise duty on electric vehicles by 2025.

Energy efficiency

Head and shoulders photo of Paul Webb MEI, Chartered Energy Manager and founding Director of B2B Energy

25/10/2023 Comment / Paul Webb

The power of sharing experience on the road to net zero

Achieving net zero emissions will require greater collaboration, cooperation and sharing of knowledge from a broad range of stakeholders. Conferences such as the Energy Conscious Organisation (EnCO) conference facilitate this, writes Paul Webb MEI, Chartered Energy Manager, Author, Podcaster and founding Director of B2B Energy.

Skills, education and training

Lam Ka Ho (Polex) in high-vis jacket standing to right foreground of photo with port cranes and piles of coal in background

29/5/2024 Comment / Lam Ka Ho (Polex)

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Lam Ka Ho (Polex) MEI Chartered Energy Manager CEnv

The transition to net zero cannot just happen in the west; it must take place around the world. One prominent member and strong supporter of the Energy Institute in Hong Kong is Lam Ka Ho (Polex), Managing Director of Lianhe Green Development.

Energy efficiency

Head and shoulders photo of Jonathan Maxwell, Founder and CEO, Sustainable Development Capital

30/4/2025 Comment / Jonathan Maxwell

From Heathrow to hospitals – why energy efficiency matters for the UK

Since Labour’s general election win in 2024, energy has dominated the political agenda but, somehow, energy efficiency still isn’t getting the attention it deserves. More renewable energy projects, for instance, are certainly positive for progressing net zero targets, but there are only so many new projects that you can push into an old and broken system, argues Jonathan Maxwell, Founder and CEO of investor Sustainable Development Capital.

Energy efficiency

Head and shoulders photo of Mike Umiker against pale grey background with a few dark grey curved lines

23/7/2025 Comment / Mike Umiker

Breaking down barriers to industrial energy efficiency

Is there anything new to say about energy efficiency in industry? Plenty, writes Mike Umiker, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Movement – particularly about modern digital transformations and new equipment-as-a-service offerings.

Domestic heating

Thermal imaging camera pointed at a house

18/6/2025 News

UK government confirms £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan amid criticism of retrofit policy failures

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed full funding for the government’s Warm Homes Plan. However, a recent Parliamentary report has suggested that previous home energy efficiency government support schemes have actually set back efforts to decarbonise home heating and bring down energy bills.

Electric vehicles

Close up of EV chargepoint with row of cars plugged in behind

16/8/2023 News

Call for UK government to adopt Recharge UK recommendations

The UK government is being called upon to adopt recommendations that aim to accelerate chargepoint deployment to keep up with the growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales. Meanwhile, a new Guiness World Record title has been set in the UK for the greatest distance travelled by an electric van on a single charge.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presenting Autumn Statement in Parliament

29/11/2023 News

Full speed ahead for UK grid connection and clean tech – but what’s really new?

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement was fairly-well received across the energy sector, with promise to reform the grid connection process and accelerate connection times; along with a £960mn Green Industries Growth Accelerator to fund carbon, capture use and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and wind projects; and a raft of other initiatives which aim to encourage investment in more energy efficient and low-carbon technologies.

Energy from waste

Head and shoulders photo of Andy Jones standing in front of green bushes

24/7/2024 Comment / Andy Jones

Waste not want not – how Europe could better treat its refuse

Waste-derived fuel (WDF) can play an important part in the European Union’s (EU) transition towards a circular economy and an energy-secure, net-zero society – particularly if an integrated tax regime for waste was in place, writes Andy Jones, Managing Director at Totus Environmental and Chair of the RDF Industry Group.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves lifting budget box in Downing Street

6/11/2024 News

Energy industry ‘disappointed’ by increase in windfall tax, but reaction to other parts of UK Autumn Budget more positive

Announcing her Autumn Budget last week, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that oil and gas companies will contribute more as the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy (EPL; or 'windfall tax') rises from 35% to 38%. Alongside this, the government is removing the 29% investment allowance, and extending the levy until 31 March 2030. The government will retain the availability of 100% first year capital allowances within the EPL, and will consult in early 2025 on how the oil and gas tax regime should respond to price shocks once the EPL ends in 2030.

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UK Autumn Statement: More heat on average energy users and 45% levy on low carbon electricity generators

The power of sharing experience on the road to net zero

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Lam Ka Ho (Polex) MEI Chartered Energy Manager CEnv

From Heathrow to hospitals – why energy efficiency matters for the UK

Breaking down barriers to industrial energy efficiency

UK government confirms £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan amid criticism of retrofit policy failures

Call for UK government to adopt Recharge UK recommendations

Full speed ahead for UK grid connection and clean tech – but what’s really new?

Waste not want not – how Europe could better treat its refuse

Energy industry ‘disappointed’ by increase in windfall tax, but reaction to other parts of UK Autumn Budget more positive