ESOS

ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large organisations in the UK that meet the qualification criteria.

Organisations must carry out audits of their energy use to identify cost-effective energy saving measures.

ESOS Phase 3

The deadline for phase 2 passed on 5 December 2019.

ESOS is now in phase 3 – and the deadline for compliance is 5 December 2023. These pages help you stay briefed on phase 3 with the latest information, news, analysis and answers to your  frequently asked questions.

ESOS enforcement strengthening: The Environment Agency has announced a more consistent approach to penalising non-compliant organisations.

The EA is strengthening its approach to ESOS enforcement – here’s what you need...

The EA is strengthening its approach to ESOS enforcement – here’s what you need to know As ESOS is now in Phase 3, the Environment...
Here’s our round-up of the business energy and carbon compliance changes businesses can expect to see next year.

Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022?

Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022? More and more businesses are being held to account on climate through mandatory disclosure - and...
SECR and ESOS make large businesses gather detailed data on their energy consumption, but what are the differences between SECR and ESOS?

SECR and ESOS: the key differences at a glance

SECR and ESOS: the key differences at a glance The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Scheme (SECR) have become...
The government is setting out plans to strengthen Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) including public reporting.

Government sets out plans to strengthen ESOS including public reporting

Government sets out plans to strengthen ESOS including public reporting The government is seeking views on a proposed shake up of the Energy Savings Opportunity...
This year the UK government is planning a consultation on the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme. Find out about the future of ESOS....

The future of ESOS: what you need to know

The future of ESOS: what you need to know This year the UK government is planning a consultation on the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS),...
One of the routes to ESOS compliance is through international standard ISO 50001 compliance, but is it the best option for your business?

ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems – EnMS): is it the best route to ESOS...

ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems - EnMS): is it the best route to ESOS compliance? The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now well...
The carbon & energy compliance landscape has undergone significant changes recently. Energy Advice Hub explains everything you need to know.

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know The carbon compliance landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, extending mandatory...
The Environment Agency has offered a three-month ESOS compliance extension with penalties to follow “early next year”.

EA offers ESOS compliance extension with penalties to follow “early next year”

EA offers ESOS compliance extension with penalties to follow “early next year” Businesses that have received enforcement notices for non-compliance with ESOS (the Energy Savings...
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme delivered cost savings for 37% of organisations who qualified, a new government report has found.

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme delivered cost savings for over a third of firms, says...

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme delivered cost savings for over a third of firms, says government Net cost savings have been achieved by 37% of organisations...
The Environment Agency has updated its list of companies fined for ESOS non-compliance with phase 1 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

ESOS: Environment Agency shares details of latest fines issued for non-compliance

ESOS: Environment Agency shares details of latest fines issued for non-compliance The Environment Agency has updated its list of companies fined for failing to comply...

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