True News

 

5 min read

What the Data Centre Covenant Asks of Operators in Return for Faster Power

Getting power to site is now the biggest barrier to building data centres in Britain. On 28th October, the government...

Read More

5 min read

What the Autumn 2026 Budget Means for Businesses

Energy was front and centre of John Healey’s first Budget as Chancellor. With the Middle East conflict pushing up wholesale prices, the government...

Read More

3 min read

Energy Market Analysis - September 2026

Drought-related constraints on hydro and nuclear generation, combined with very low wind output and high gas prices, have pushed day-ahead prices...

Read More

3 min read

Do You Qualify for ESOS Phase 4?

The qualification date for the fourth phase of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme is 31 December 2026, fewer than 100 days away. Meet the...

Read More

5 min read

October's Renewal Round: Why Energy Buyers Fear Getting It Wrong

With the October renewal round now largely behind us, the one thing almost every buyer we've spoken to agrees on is that uncertainty has been a...

Read More

5 min read

New Grid Rules for AI Data Centres: The Commercial Questions

For thirty years, data centre electrical design has rested on one assumption. The grid is big, the data centre is small, and the job is to protect...

Read More

5 min read

Energy Market Volatility: Fix, Flex or Wait?

Energy markets have moved quickly over the past few months. What had been a relatively calm outlook has become much less certain, with geopolitical...

Read More

3 min read

BICS vs EII vs Climate Change Agreements (CCA): What's the Difference?

If you’ve been researching ways to reduce industrial energy costs, you’ve probably come across a growing list of government support schemes.

Read More

10 min read

What You Need to Apply for BICS

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) could deliver significant electricity cost savings for eligible manufacturers. But with the...

Read More

2 min read

What is the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme?

High electricity costs continue to be one of the most significant challenges facing UK manufacturers. In response, the government has introduced the...

Read More