Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates
How the new electric car grant can help you go green
The UK Government has just launched a new Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme aimed at making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable and to support the acceleration of zero emission transport.
The scheme is offering between £1500 – £3750 off the price of a new EV. Discover what the Electric Car Grant means for you.
Watch our latest Youtube video to learn more about the scheme
Breaking the barriers: Overcoming the challenges of emissions baselining
For any organisation committed to net zero, establishing a carbon emissions baseline is the essential first step. It’s the foundation for understanding your environmental impact, setting meaningful targets, planning effective reductions and delivering a sustainability reporting framework.
In this blog, we explore what a baseline is, why it matters, what to include, and how to overcome common barriers.
ESOS Phase 3: Key deadlines and the importance of ESOS Action Plan Progress Updates
The Environment Agency has announced that the portal for ESOS Action Plan Progress updates is now open, and organisations can submit their updates. For organisations qualifying for Phase 3 of ESOS, the deadline for submitting your ESOS Progress Update 1 is the 5 December 2025.
Find out how to submit your ESOS Action Plan progress report
Energy Performance Certificates that power compliance and efficiency
At TEAM Energy, we provide comprehensive Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for commercial buildings across the UK. Whether you are a landlord, property manager, or sustainability lead, our EPC services help you meet legal requirements, improve energy efficiency, and plan for future building upgrades.
Learn more about how an EPC can put you on the right track
The latest news coming out of TEAM
Tell us about your net zero journey
We are halfway through our survey, “Carbon Countdown: Progress towards Net Zero” which aims to capture thoughts and insights into UK organisations’ transition to net zero.
Share your thoughts with us and be in with a chance of winning a free energy audit or a free energy efficiency training course.
Customer Spotlight: Abbeycroft “Turning ESOS into action”
There are many organisations taking positive steps towards their sustainability targets.
Our Customer Spotlight feature shares real stories from real people working with us to solve challenges, hit their goals and make a difference.
We recently sat down and spoke to our customer, Abbeycroft, on the initiatives they are implementing, the unique challenges they have faced and the positive results they have experienced from energy and carbon saving.
Read our full interview with Abbeycroft
LED Lighting Energy Savings Calculator
Looking to cut energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint? Our LED Lighting Energy Savings Calculator is a fast, free tool designed to help businesses understand the impact of switching to energy-efficient LED lighting.
TEAM Energy achieves ethical business accreditation from the Good Business Charter
We are proud to have achieved accreditation from the Good Business Charter, recognising our dedication to ethical, social, and environmental best practices.
Discover what this accreditation means for us and our customers
Know your impact: The first step to cutting carbon
By reducing the impact an organisation has on the planet, businesses can experience some great benefits. However, reducing a business’ carbon emissions is not a one size fits all approach and knowing where to start in this journey can feel overwhelming.
That is why our team of net zero experts have created a Carbon Footprint Calculator which can help organisations understand their carbon footprint.
What our customers say:
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Understanding the latest trends in Wholesale Energy Prices
Staying informed about the latest trends in wholesale electricity and gas prices is crucial for organisations looking to optimise their energy procurement and energy risk management. Several factors influence the UK wholesale electricity price including the intermittent nature of renewable energy, fuel costs, geopolitical events, weather conditions and supply and demand.
Discover the benefits of staying up to date with the UK wholesale energy market trends
Electricity demand in Great Britain is expected to almost treble by 2050, highlighting the need to accelerate clean power and storage
The Future Energy Scenarios report published by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) said it expects to see electricity demand increase from 290TWh now to as much as 785 TWh by 2050.
The report stressed Britain’s energy infrastructure is undergoing a huge transformation, with wind and solar expected to increase grid capacity by up to 98% by 2050.
Zonal Pricing Abandoned by UK Government
The Government announced it plans to axe proposals to introduce zonal pricing for electricity across the country, instead focusing on wholesale pricing reforms to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of the system.
UK urged to beef up regulation and mandate water metering to tackle pollution and drought
Experts have urged the UK Government to make changes to combat persistent water industry issues including pollution from sewage overflows and agriculture; poor drought preparedness and widespread leakage.
‘Clean Flexibility Roadmap’: UK Government sets out demand-side measures to cut energy emissions
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its Clean Flexibility Roadmap, focusing on enabling a secure and affordable energy system powered by renewable sources. The Government is aiming for 95% of the UK’s electricity generation mix to be renewable and nuclear by 2030.
Zapmap publishes public chargepoint installation statistics for H125
Zapmap published statistics on the number of public chargepoint installations through H125. It states that 8,670 new chargepoints were installed during the period, a 27% year-on-year increase, bringing the total number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargepoints to 82,369. Zapmap notes that charging hubs had the highest growth, with 136 of them installed across the UK – bringing the total to 673.
Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy published to help meet Clean Power 2030
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published its Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy setting out how the UK Government will increase the deployment of onshore wind to help meet its Clean Power 2030 targets of 27-29GW of onshore wind capacity in GB. The Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy sets out 42 actions, primarily made up of Government commitments, to address challenges of onshore wind development.
Ofgem says yes to £24bn grid upgrade
Ofgem has given provisional approval to a £24 billion investment plan to overhaul Britain’s electricity and gas networks, with 80 major infrastructure projects set to be completed by 2030.
The move marks the biggest electricity grid expansion since the 1960s and aims to secure homegrown energy, shield billpayers from global gas price shocks, and accelerate the transition to net zero.
Extreme weather is the UK’s new normal, says Met Office
The Met Office has warned that extreme heatwaves and record rainfall is the new normal for the UK, as the country sees changing weather patterns due to climate change. The latest State of the UK Climate report highlights that the UK’s climate has warmed steadily since the 1980s causing some species to suffer.