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Renewable Power

Why Corporate PPAs are essential for sustainability and resilience

CPPAs are reshaping corporate energy strategy. EDF explores how businesses can boost both financial resilience and sustainability.

Spring 2026
Tomorrow's Power

Building a better energy tomorrow starts with the solutions of today

Jodie Eaton explains practical solutions to today's energy trilemma of security, affordability, and environmental sustainability.

Spring 2026
Rising Network Costs

Managing non-commodity cost increases in 2026 and beyond

Rising TNUoS and wider non-commodity charges are reshaping the energy cost landscape for UK businesses. Stephen Lyons outlines the scale of the challenge and the practical steps companies can take to stay ahead.

Spring 2026
News

Roadmap calls for tens of billions of pounds in investment to scale long-duration energy storage in the UK

The Transition Finance Council has published a new roadmap urging coordinated action from Government, regulators and industry to unlock tens of billions of pounds of investment in Long-Duration Energy Storage.

Spring 2026
News

Dundee Water innovator secures £350,000 to scale micro-greywater recycling technology

Dundee-based water innovation firm Cascade Water Products secured up to £350,000 in angel investment to accelerate the commercial rollout of its micro-greywater recycling technology.

Spring 2026
Investment Strategy

Choosing the right ownership and financing strategy for on-site solar for your business

Jon Kirby explains how major energy users can unlock the potential of on-site solar by structuring investment, ownership and risk to maximise long-term value.

Spring 2026
Decarbonisation Strategy

Four steps to encourage CPPAs

Arthur Probert offers four developments that can increase the appetite for Corporate Power Purchase Agreements.

Spring 2026
Data and Metering

MHHS migration: Why your business cannot afford to wait

Stark reveals how MHHS migration isn't just compliance – it's an opportunity to control costs and optimise energy infrastructure.

Spring 2026
Real-time Markets

Reliable market infrastructure is now a system requirement

The UK has rapidly expanded renewable generation, but infrastructure hasn't kept pace. UrbanChain says the next phase isn't adding more megawatts, but improving coordination.

Spring 2026
Market Study

Reliability tops price as key consideration when choosing an energy contract

Drawing on new survey data, SEFE Energy examines how businesses are prioritising secure supply while accelerating decarbonisation and digital energy solutions.

Spring 2026
AMRs

Why water efficiency can’t wait: A real-life example of how a council saved £249,000 in costs

For businesses facing higher water bills this April, efficiency offers a practical solution. Michael Carey highlights how the right retail support can unlock meaningful savings.

Spring 2026
Reducing Carbon

Scope 2 is changing

The way companies account for purchased electricity is changing. Tom Parsons explains what businesses must do to stay ahead of upcoming Scope 2 reforms.

Spring 2026
Strategic Shift

Energy procurement in 2026: Why reactive buying is no longer an option

Energy procurement stands at a structural turning point. Arthur Beattie explains why strategic, data-driven sourcing must now define the future.

Spring 2026
Demand Flexibility

Shaping demand in a renewables-dominated system

With renewables dominating the power mix, timing your energy use now matters as much as volume. Tim Foster explores how demand is evolving into a strategic asset.

Spring 2026
Energy Evolution

CPPAs are changing – here’s what large energy users need to know

Corporate Power Purchase Agreements are moving from niche finance tools to core energy strategy. Callum O'Reilly explains what this means for consumers.

Spring 2026
Parliamentary Insights

Government’s targeting draws plenty of flak

Geoff Davies spotlights some significant developments, also turning the beam on to some heavy criticism. Recent Government announcements on energy infrastructure and policy have attracted considerable scrutiny from industry.

Spring 2026
Subsurface Energy

Efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling using Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage

Low-carbon heating, reimagined – guest writer Professor Matthew Jackson explains how ATES can transform building heating and cooling, following his presentation in one of MEUC's November webinars.

Spring 2026
Viewpoint

From data to direction: How energy users can cut through the noise

In today's unpredictable energy market, data alone is not enough. Claire Slade explores how insight and shared experience can turn information into confident decisions.

Spring 2026