While energy policy and planning is devolved to Scottish Government, these policies also positively impact the sector in Scotland,  which is set to play an outsized role in the UK’s pathway to net zero.

Whether it is low-carbon heat networks, energy from waste, or integrated energy systems, a recurring challenge has emerged: translating Techno-Economic Models (TEMs) into robust, decision-ready Financial Models (FMs).

Commercial due diligence focuses on whether future assumptions are credible, and whether the business can deliver the growth implied in valuation models.

At Amberside Advisors, we know a financial model is only as good as the thinking behind it. Over the last two decades our team has reviewed, rebuilt, and audited over a thousand of models, and while Excel might be central to financial modelling, our work goes far beyond the formulas.

Yesterday’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) saw Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out spending priorities and constraints for both capital and day-to-day spending until 2029.

At Amberside Advisors, we specialise in providing commercial and financial advisory services, leveraging bespoke financial models that empower clients to navigate this growing market of district heating with confidence.

As the UK scales up housing and infrastructure delivery under its net zero commitments, heat networks are likely to emerge as a critical enabler.

Find out how EV charging can improve the business case for local decarbonisation projects.

How can local authorities mitigate the impact of the upcoming emissions trading scheme, with limited budgets and competing priorities.

Welcome to the first article in our series exploring the multifaceted world of the Energy from Waste, where Viet Ngyuen sets the stage.

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