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Financial & Commercial Advisory Services


Beyond the spreadsheet: common financial modelling traps (and how to avoid them)
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.

Steven Shenton
Jun 203 min read


Comprehensive Spending Review: What is the outlook for infrastructure, housing and transport?
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.

Amberside Advisors
Jun 124 min read


Bespoke greenfield and growth commercial modelling for district heating networks
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.

Jack Bedells
Jun 103 min read


From feasibility to finance: commercialising heat networks for place-based growth
As the UK scales up housing and infrastructure delivery under its net zero commitments, heat networks are likely to emerge as a critical enabler.

Shivali Mathur
May 133 min read


More than a plug: The strategic role of EV charging in energy projects
Find out how EV charging can improve the business case for local decarbonisation projects.

Maria Balyasna
May 93 min read


Energy from waste: How can local authorities mitigate financial impact of the ETS?
How can local authorities mitigate the impact of the upcoming emissions trading scheme, with limited budgets and competing priorities.

Viet Nguyen
Apr 45 min read


Energy from waste: What is the future for the UK’s ‘dirtiest’ energy sector?
Welcome to the first article in our series exploring the multifaceted world of the Energy from Waste, where Viet Ngyuen sets the stage.

Viet Nguyen
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Navigating the complexities of fundraising for Energy Transition projects
Energy transition projects aim to replace traditional fossil fuels with more sustainable and renewable energy sources. Among the various...

Maria Balyasna
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Variations in PPP contracts: Simple in theory? Mostly. Complex in practice? Often!
TL,DR Variations are often forgotten about, and can be complex Contract clauses can be vague and left to interpretation Transaction...

Robert Caroline
Aug 1, 20244 min read


The King’s Speech: Our key takeaways on the energy transition, planning and transport
Planning and Infrastructure Bill to streamline infrastructure development English Devolution Bill will turbocharge regional development...

Marta Kolodziejska
Jul 18, 20245 min read


The key to UK Net Zero is at the heart of local government
For five years now the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 target has been enshrined in law but how we reach that goal is up for debate. While the UK...

Shivali Mathur
Apr 29, 20246 min read


Data analytics – pragmatism is key to commerciality and adoption by stakeholders
In today’s world of abundant data, the necessity for clarity and sophisticated data analysis to structure this wealth of information into...

Nazim Uddin
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Why did the UK’s carbon price drop in 2023?
What is a carbon price and what is its purpose? Put simply, a carbon price is a cost applied to pollution . Its purpose is to encourage...

Daniel Hague
Feb 16, 20245 min read


The anaerobic digestion (AD) industry is facing a crossroads
Many AD assets, established a decade ago amid a raft of subsidies, are now facing an uncertain future. Unlike other green energy assets...

Viet Nguyen
Dec 20, 20235 min read


Amberside to continue as investment advisors to GHNF with additional government funding announced
As part of an announcement allocating £6bn of capital funding to energy efficiency schemes, the Government specified yesterday...

Marta Kolodziejska
Dec 19, 20231 min read


COP28: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
COP28 got off to an inauspicious start. When it was announced that the conference would be hosted in the UAE, a petrostate, and chaired...

Daniel Hague
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Electricity Markets: Near and Far
I’ve really enjoyed the personal challenge that comes with moving to the UK from New Zealand. Professionally, it has been rewarding to...

Tullan McGuinness
Dec 13, 20234 min read


Amberside reflections after the Autumn Statement 2023
Headlines following the Autumn Statement have largely focused on tax cuts and who they will benefit, but nestled within messages on...

Neil Rutledge
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Distributed heat networks: UKIB and Ofgem become part of a renewable low-carbon heat future
The UK Government’s approach to decarbonisation may be cooling, as it delays its gas boiler ban to 2035, but in some quarters moves...

Mark Easter
Nov 9, 20233 min read


The Energy Act 2023 – what changes are announced in the new legislation
We’re pleased to see the Energy Act 2023 receive the Royal Assent yesterday (26th October) – the first major legislation since the...

Mark Easter
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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