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At the Hub we aim to provide organisations with independent advice, news and information on UK energy efficiency and carbon reporting legislation. Stay up to date with SECR, ESOS and other mandatory compliance schemes here.

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UK government to launch consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards

The UK government is expected to begin a 12-week consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards in March. The consultation will be based on the standards...
ESOS Action Plan Phase 4 and 5

Government issues update on ESOS Phase 4 and 5

In its latest newsletter, the Environment Agency has outlined some important changes to ESOS Phase 4 (the current phase) and Phase 5 (2027 –...
ESOS Action Plan Deadline

One month to go: ESOS Action Plan deadline reminder

If your organisation is in scope of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS), you have until 5th March 2025 to submit your Action Plan...
BBC’s First Climate Transition Plan

BBC’s first Climate Transition Plan targets ‘low-carbon future’

The BBC has announced its first-ever Climate Transition Plan, setting out a clear roadmap for reaching Net Zero by 2050. This initiative forms a...

NESO pauses grid applications ahead of 2025 reforms

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced plans to pause most new grid connection applications across Great Britain. The pause, starting 29 January...
UK Energy Compliance

2025: Your energy and carbon compliance look ahead

The new year will bring some changes in energy and climate regulations for UK businesses. Below is a quick overview to help you stay...
Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs

Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs

The government has launched a consultation on reforming the regime that measures the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales. It is proposing changes...
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to enter operation in May 2021. Here we take a look at the new scheme, and how it will work.

The UK ETS: frequently asked questions

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme has been running since May 2021 and is set to expand into more sectors from next year. The Hub...

Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Ofgem approves timeline changes

Ofgem has approved the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme Change Request CR055, introducing a 6.5-month delay to key milestones. This change aims to...

Government consults on including shipping in UK ETS

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority is consulting on proposals to expand the scheme to the maritime sector, as well as recognising non-pipeline...

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