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Stay informed with our blogs, guides and explainers on the latest energy policy news, funding streams and market drivers.

This month, we’re reporting on the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Sustainability platform EDIE writes that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled fresh funding for carbon capture technologies, reclassified nuclear as a “sustainable”

Goodbye to BEIS, Ecodesign Lighting Consultation launched & more – our Feb’23 Horizon Scan
This month we’re reporting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a sweeping set of Departmental shakeups to welcome in 2023. BEIS is dismantled, in its place comes a new

Local authorities struggle to pay energy bills, an ‘energy efficiency war’, EBDS for schools & more – Jan ’23 Horizon Scan
This month, the news is full of talk about the impact the energy crisis is having on local authorities. Facilities Management Journal says that more than two fifths of councils

£500 million for energy efficiency upgrades in schools & colleges & more – Dec ’22 Horizon Scan
Big news for the education sector: The Government has announced investment to shield schools from high energy bills and boost budgets. £500 million for energy efficiency upgrades in schools and

School leaders say it’s ‘energy bills vs essentials’ & more – Nov ’22 Horizon Scan
This month, we kick off with the news of reports that nine out of ten schools in England will have run out of money by the next school year, as the

Energy efficiency in schools is a ‘national emergency’ – Headteachers share their worries in the media
Rising energy bills could force schools to face tough decisions: pay energy bills or teachers? This month, our energy horizon scan is focused on the ‘elephant in the room’ that
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What our customers say...
“Upgrading the lighting system brings us one step closer towards becoming sustainable, and we’re looking forward to introducing more green projects in the future.”
Sheif Khalifa
Sustainability Manager, Pavilions Administration Ltd
"It was reassuring that Energys Group’s engineers took the health and safety aspects of our company very seriously. "
Adam Fairman
Energy Innovation and Programme Manager, Welsh Water
"I would recommend Energys to other colleges considering energy efficiency upgrades that pay back quickly. Despite the scale and scope of the project, it will pay for itself in just over 2.5 years."
John Hunt
Facilities Manager, Hackney Community College
"We are really delighted by the impact of the investment and our cooperation with Energys."
Bob Herring
Premises Manager, BSix Sixth Form College, Hackney
"It was obvious from the outset that as soon as the New Vision LED lighting was installed we had made the right decision, with much improved lighting levels and instantly reduced energy costs."
James Delea,
Managing Director, Prompto Despatch Ltd.
"Staff feedback has been great, and it’s good to see that this investment has improved working conditions, while saving us money and contributing towards our efforts to reduce energy consumption and emissions."
Richard Hudson
Procurement Manager for Energy, YPO (Public Sector Procurement)
"The quality of the lighting really enhances the facilities and has had immediate impact on customer feedback."
Mark Ford
Southeast Regional Technical Manager, Everyone Active
“Because of the Salix funding the school is essentially not incurring any additional costs for the project, since repayments can be made from the energy savings.”
James Doherty
School Premises Manager, Harry Gosling Primary School
“There is no upfront investment capital needed and the repayments are covered by the money we will save on energy. All of the lighting is fully maintained for the duration of the lease, so there will be no surprises.”
Kevin Heritage
School Business Manager, Wheatley Park School
“The project went smoothly and there was no impact on college activities. But above all we would highlight the quality of the new lighting – it is much more consistent and comfortable for staff and students.”
Ruth Lomax
Communications Director, Hackney Community College
“I couldn’t quite believe the transformation this project made to lighting quality throughout our school.”
Mrs Crittenden
Headteacher, West Borough Primary School
"Energys Group offered a comprehensive proposal at a highly competitive price and, importantly, they came highly recommended by other business managers within Tower Hamlets."
Runa Begum
Business Manager, Osmani Primary School
"Energys Group provided the right mix of cost-competitiveness and quality within their tender response and we were particularly pleased to see their commitment to post installation aftercare."
Saleh Ahmed
School Business Manager, Lansbury Lawrence