April Insights: REMA reforms, NHS bidders, non-commodity charges, and more

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Commodity and non-commodity charges dictate actual costs and also help maintain vital energy infrastructure. But, in the coming years, non-commodity charges will be increasing. What does this mean for business? Find out here.?

As of April 2024, net zero requirements tightened for businesses tendering for a contract with NHS England. Certain requirements were already in place for large suppliers, but new rules now apply to smaller suppliers. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, here's what you need to know.

The UK government is carrying out the biggest reform of our electricity markets in a generation. If your business is a high-volume energy user, it’s worth getting your head round the proposed changes.

A new ￡20m loan scheme to accelerate net zero in tertiary education has been announced for Wales. DIGARBON (which means ‘decarbonise’ in Welsh) opens for applications in summer 2024 and will support building decarbonisation projects in Welsh colleges and universities.

Batteries have emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy technologies after a 90% decline in costs over the past 15 years. In this explainer, we're covering what they mean for the grid, electricity bills, and business.

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