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electric vehicle charging guidance
Follow this practical guide to choosing the right home, workplace, and public charging solutions for your electric vehicle needs.
Alison Davidson5 min read
Business travel expense strategy
Understand the trade-offs between claiming mileage for personal car use and using salary sacrifice to access an electric vehicle for business travel.
Employee financial wellbeing metrics
Analysing how to align workplace reward structures with the financial realities of UK employees to improve retention and productivity.
Home solar energy generation
Record-breaking solar installation figures and shifting export tariffs are reshaping how UK households manage their energy costs and generation.
UK energy price regulation
An analysis of the October 2026 energy price cap, how it functions for domestic households, and the broader context of UK energy market volatility.
Home heating technology update
A practical look at the trade-offs and grants involved in switching from oil or gas heating to a heat pump for UK homeowners.
employee reward strategy analysis
Understand how salary sacrifice reshapes your take-home pay and provides access to essential technology while managing your personal tax position effectively.
electric vehicle market trends
Analysing recent UK electric vehicle market performance against regulatory targets and common misconceptions.
UK electricity grid infrastructure
Analysing the UK's changing electricity generation mix and what it means for those adopting renewable energy technology at home.
UK climate fiscal policy
Learn how the seventh carbon budget impacts UK infrastructure and your operational planning for staff benefit schemes.
green technology installation capacity
Understand how current installer capacity affects project timelines and what payroll teams should expect when supporting green technology adoption.
Electric vehicle charging logistics
Learn how home and public EV charging works, from hardware selection and costs to understanding network accessibility and financial support options.
business fleet electrification strategy
Commercial fleets face systemic shifts in energy and costs as electric vehicle adoption matures beyond initial early interest.
UK household financial health
We examine the reality of UK household finances by testing common claims against recent data on inflation, financial vulnerability, and support systems.
Commercial heating policy updates
Recent developments in heating decarbonisation and their implications for employers reviewing property energy footprints.
Employee benefits strategy
Examine the tension between managing rising employee benefit costs and maintaining competitive talent strategies in the current economic landscape.
Home solar energy generation
Practical guidance on home solar generation, current export tariff dynamics, and navigating the decision process for your household energy transition.
Domestic energy bill management
An analysis of the fixed and variable costs making up UK energy bills and what the recent regulatory shifts mean for household budgeting.
Electric vehicle adoption strategy
Follow these structured steps to manage the financial risks and practical realities of adopting electric vehicles within your organisation.
electric vehicle market trends
We examine the current state of UK electric vehicle adoption, separating industry policy shifts from long term trends for reward leads.
Installer skills and capacity
Analysing how new certification requirements for installers are shaping the delivery of residential heating upgrades for payroll and operations teams.
UK climate fiscal policy
An analysis of the latest UK government net zero spending progress and the policy framework shaping infrastructure investment for finance directors.
domestic installer market capacity
Practical steps to understand installer availability and scheduling for home energy upgrades in the current UK market.
EV charging infrastructure strategy
A guide for finance directors to navigate home, workplace, and public EV charging infrastructure costs and practical requirements.
Green workforce and skills
Practical insight into the current state of UK green skills and how installer availability impacts business energy infrastructure projects.
heat pump installation capacity
We test common claims regarding the availability and competence of UK heating engineers to install modern home heat pump systems.
UK grid connection reform
Deciding to upgrade your home energy hardware involves navigating complex grid connection queues and evolving capacity regulations.
employee financial wellbeing strategy
Strategies for HR teams to help staff navigate persistent household cost pressures through targeted benefit design and informed reward planning.
UK household financial health
Recent data highlights growing financial pressure on UK households; here is how to assess your spending and make informed decisions on your essential costs.
Home heating technology update
An analysis of heat pump mechanics and the latest developments in domestic heating technology and government support for UK households.
Strategic reward management
Practical steps for HR leaders to improve the reach, understanding, and utilisation of their corporate benefits packages using research-backed strategies.
Business fleet infrastructure decisions
Operations managers must weigh the costs and grid requirements of depot charging against scalable workplace solutions for business travel and fleet needs.
energy installation workforce skills
Analysing the growth, training needs, and deployment patterns of the UK domestic energy installation sector over the next twelve months.
UK domestic energy costs
Ofgem has announced a 4% rise to the energy price cap from October. Learn what this means for households and how to navigate changing energy costs.
Home solar energy generation
Understand the mechanics of home solar generation, from photon capture to grid interaction, for payroll and operations teams.
EV charging cost analysis
Comparing home and public charging costs to help HR teams advise staff on the financial realities of electric vehicle ownership.
UK electric vehicle regulation
Understand how the UK's ZEV mandate influences fleet transition strategies and what operations managers should consider for long-term planning.
UK net zero spending
We examine the trade-offs in UK government spending between grid modernisation and direct subsidies for household low-carbon technology upgrades.
salary sacrifice payroll mechanics
Understand how salary sacrifice affects payroll, tax relief, and new national insurance caps for pension contributions from 2029.
UK electricity grid infrastructure
This article separates common misconceptions from reality regarding UK grid capacity, renewable generation, and connection processes for new energy projects.
Business fleet electrification
Assess the financial impact of transitioning company fleets to electric power using recent cost reduction data for cars and light commercial vehicles.
employee household financial health
Understand how shifting household debt patterns influence payroll management and long term employee financial stability in the coming year.
Home heating policy update
Analysing recent changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the implications for domestic heat pump adoption as part of the UK Warm Homes Plan.
employee reward strategy trends
As pay awards stabilise, payroll managers must adapt reward strategies to balance budget constraints with the rising cost of living.
installer capacity and skills
Building a business case for green benefits requires understanding the real-world constraints of local installer capacity and technical skill gaps.
Household energy price management
Practical steps to understand and manage your energy costs as Ofgem confirms a price cap increase this October.
UK climate fiscal policy
Understand how UK public spending and fiscal policy support the transition to net zero energy infrastructure through direct investment and targeted incentives.
Electric vehicle lease economics
An analysis of how vehicle lease costs are calculated and managed for corporate fleets and employee benefit structures.
Home solar energy generation
We examine the latest data on household solar energy generation, from potential bill savings to the arrival of plug-in balcony systems in the UK.
Electric vehicle charging logistics
Practical steps for operations managers to understand the evolving landscape of electric vehicle charging at home, work, and on the public network.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Financial directors require clear data on EV charging costs and network performance to manage infrastructure risk and employee expectations effectively.
Business fleet electrification strategy
We examine the technical and financial data behind business fleet electrification to help finance directors manage transition risk effectively.
Heat pump grant economics
Assess the financial impact of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant when planning your transition to a heat pump system.
UK household financial health
Understand the current state of UK household finances and what the persistent cumulative effect of price inflation means for employer strategy.
Salary sacrifice payroll operations
Understand the technical mechanics of salary sacrifice, including the upcoming 2029 pension contribution cap and payroll compliance requirements.
UK energy infrastructure
An assessment of the UK electricity grid, the rising share of renewable generation, and how ongoing connection reforms influence national demand.
UK electricity generation mix
Analysing the progress of the UK electricity generation mix against the government's 2030 targets and the roadmap for grid decarbonisation.
Net Zero Fiscal Policy
An analysis of the fiscal mechanics behind UK net zero targets and how public investment flows into national decarbonisation infrastructure projects.
Heat pump installer workforce
Explore how new training pathways are addressing the demand for skilled heat pump installers across the UK sector.
Home Heating Efficiency
An exploration of how modern heat pumps function, their efficiency in older homes, and current developments in grid management and residential heating.
Articles are written and credited to named members of the Net Zero Benefits senior leadership team, matched to their specialism, with sources listed so readers can check the underlying material.
New pieces are published regularly, covering UK policy developments and evergreen explainers on salary sacrifice, electric cars, charging, solar and heat pumps.
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