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Commercial Energy Audit Checklist
A commercial energy audit checklist helps organisations prepare for an energy audit in a structured, efficient way. By defining scope, data requirements and governance expectations upfront, businesses can ensure that a commercial energy audit delivers practical, decision ready insights rather than generic recommendations.
This checklist is designed for UK organisations, public‑sector bodies and commercial building owners preparing for a business energy audit or energy efficiency survey.
ISO 50001 Implementation Roadmap: A Practical Guide for UK
Implementing ISO 50001 is one of the most effective ways for organisations to take control of energy use, reduce costs, and demonstrate long‑term commitment to energy performance improvement.
However, ISO 50001 is often misunderstood as a complex or resource‑heavy standard. In reality, successful implementation follows a clear, phased roadmap that can be scaled to suit different organisational sizes and maturity levels.
Our guide sets out a practical ISO 50001 implementation roadmap, explaining each stage, what’s involved, and how ISO 50001 supports ESOS and wider compliance obligations.
UK Sustainability Reporting Standard (UK SRS): Consultation, Timeline & What Large UK Businesses Need to Know
Following the Government’s consultation, the final UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2 were published on 25 February 2026 and are available for voluntary use by UK organisations, in whole or in part.
This guide explains what UK SRS is, what the consultation confirmed, how it relates to existing frameworks such as SECR and TCFD‑aligned reporting, and what large organisations should do now to prepare. Understand UK SRS in more detail.
Why Should you Outsource your Energy management?
Many organisations find the savings from Energy Bureau services far outweigh the costs. Our customers recover, on average, nine times more than what they spend on the service. By understanding the key components and benefits, and choosing the right provider, you can achieve significant cost savings, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with energy regulations.
Ready to implement an Energy Bureau? Explore how it can benefit you.
The latest news coming out of TEAM
CIBSE Publishes UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1
The UK built environment has reached a significant milestone with the publication of Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, developed through a cross‑industry collaboration led by CIBSE and a coalition of professional and industry bodies. The Standard provides, for the first time, a single, unified and science‑based framework for defining and verifying what it means for a building to be net zero carbon aligned in the UK. View our market briefing on the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
Seventh Carbon Budget: Implications for UK Organisations
The Seventh Carbon Budget (CB7), published on 4 March 2026, sets legally binding limits on UK greenhouse gas emissions for the period 2038–2042, forming a critical part of the UK’s statutory framework for achieving net zero by 2050. What does the Seventh Carbon Budget mean for organisations?
Ofgem Publishes Guidance on Regular Data Reporting for Heat Networks
Ofgem has published new guidance setting out regular data reporting obligations for Heat Networks, representing another milestone in the rollout of the Heat Networks regulatory framework. The guidance is intended to support authorised heat network suppliers and operators in meeting their ongoing obligations under the “Provision of Information to the Authority” authorisation condition and clarifies what data must be reported, by whom, and when. What does the guidance cover?
Government’s Latest Response to the Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) Regime
The UK Government has released a partial response to its wide‑ranging consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime. This marks a significant milestone in a multi‑year modernisation effort aimed at improving the accuracy, usability and regulatory alignment of energy performance tools such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Air Conditioning Inspections. Understand the Government’s response.
Our employees visit Marston Vale for Tree Planting
As a business we love supporting our local community and the environment. For the past four years, we have partnered with the Forest of Marston Vale in Bedfordshire to plant a tree for every employee in the business.
Last week, a group of our employees visited the site and got their hands dirty by planting 116 trees!
Welcoming Jules Lightfoot, Office Administrator
We’re thrilled to welcome Jules Lightfoot as our new Office Administrator, joining us as part of our Human Resources team. Jules will play a vital role within our office, being the first face you see when you visit us and ensuring a safe working environment for staff. We’re thrilled to have her on board!
Understanding the latest trends in Wholesale Energy Prices
Oil and gas prices have continued to rise due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark oil price, climbed 2.3% to almost $103 (£77) a barrel and was up nearly 50% from levels before the war began on 28 February. Wholesale gas prices rose nearly 3% to €52 (£45) a megawatt hour, compared with about €30 before the war.
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
Tesla Gets Energy Supply License
Tesla has secured a license to supply electricity to homes and businesses in Great Britain marking a significant expansion of the company’s ambitions in the energy market.
Regulator Ofgem confirmed that Tesla Energy Ventures Limited has been granted an electricity supply licence under the Electricity Act 1989 following a seven month approval process.
UK Hospitality Businesses to Benefit From Cost-Cutting Energy Efficiency Advice
The UK Government is making a new online tool which provides pubs, restaurants and hotels with tailored energy-saving advice and real-time energy monitoring available to more than 525 businesses. Called Zero Carbon Services, the tool has already been tested at 90 businesses, helping them to identify hotspots for energy waste across their operations.
Reaching Net Zero by 2050 ‘Cheaper for UK Than One Fossil Fuel Crisis’
Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast.
To Navigate Extreme Heat, Businesses Must Invest in Climate Action
An Oxford University study has warned that almost half of the world’s population will be living in extreme heat by 2050. Already one of the greatest risks to human health and prosperity, extreme heat is projected to drive massive economic losses. As rising temperature extremes become a top concern for boardrooms and governments, a renewed interest in adaptation and resiliency is shaping public and private sector action and investment.
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