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03 August 2022 Geopolitical events over the past two years have clearly demonstrated how reliant Britain remains on imported gas supplies and how badly our energy costs are impacted by events outside of the UK’s control. Reducing our exposure to volatile natural gas markets requires a major overhaul of our current generation mix. This must […]

Updated 01 August 2022 As in previous years, the main contract round in the year for fixed price energy contract renewals is in October. Other than those amongst us who recently returned from an excursion to Mars, most people can’t have failed to have noted that energy prices are currently significantly higher than those we […]

27 July 2022 The impact of global temperature rises was demonstrated all too clearly last week, with the UK experiencing temperatures of more than 40C for the first time in its recorded history. Met Office officials have confirmed that reaching these temperatures in Britain would have been ‘virtually impossible,’ if we had an undisrupted climate. […]

13 April 2022 If you own or manage a commercial property in the UK, then the building’s air-conditioning systems require a TM44 inspection every five years to comply with legislation.  What is a TM44 inspection? A TM44 inspection involves a visit by an accredited energy assessor, such as Inenco, who undertakes a full review of all […]

8 April 2022 After multiple delays due to Cabinet infighting, the UK’s Energy Security Strategy is finally here. It lays out the Government’s plan to increase Britain’s energy security, reducing our reliance on imported gas and bolstering our domestic energy generation. A broad range of generation methods are included, but critics are already questioning how […]

6 April 2022 As the UK gears up to further incentivise businesses to play their part in achieving net-zero, energy and carbon compliance requirements are becoming more extensive and applying to larger numbers of individual businesses. Here we lay out what energy and carbon compliance requirements exist, and which businesses they apply to. Streamlined Energy […]

24 March 2022 The need to drive towards net zero emissions has become universal, the food and drink manufacturing sector face, particularly acute pressures. Major retailers have become engaged in an ongoing race to demonstrate green credentials. Big supermarket chains are looking to secure an advantage over competitors with new sustainability initiatives. Much of the […]

17 March 2022 It’s a tough time to be a manufacturer. The pressure to reduce costs is relentless, the drive from consumers and supply chain to demonstrate sustainability is growing this is compounded by record-high energy prices that have provided an additional unbudgeted cost. Against these challenges, manufacturers are always looking for ways to understand […]

02 March 2022 Understanding what your reporting and building energy efficiency requirements are can be a challenge, but is a critical part of both your sustainability reporting and performance. Discerning what a specific building requires is particularly important for landlords, which includes both private and social housing as well as commercial property. Here, we lay […]

24 February 2022 While many businesses will be focused on tackling the cost implications of the ongoing energy price increases, it is important to ensure that you keep up to date with changing legislation and any compliance requirements. Here we summarise the biggest upcoming changes for energy and sustainability compliance and how they may impact […]

4 Feb 2022 ESOS Phase 3 is upon us. By acting now your organisation can get a head start on your compliance obligations. Energy audits can be carried out any time from the end of phase 2 to the end of phase 3. Which means there’s no excuse for not submitting on time. The Environment […]

26 January 2022 With the recent energy price increases, a common priority for many housing associations is making sure that energy costs have minimal impact on their resident’s service charges. Price stability is important at any time, but with the recent cost of living rises, it becomes even more of a challenge to make sure […]