UK companies are investing more in energy efficiency projects, according to new report

Bloomberg and EEVSs September Energy Efficiency Trends report is live. The results indicate a positive upward trajectory for the energy efficiency sector, as well...

Exclusive: EA publishes ESOS list of non-compliant companies

The Hub can exclusively reveal the government has published a summary of penalties imposed on companies non-compliant with the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS). The...

Carbon tax burden ‘post-CRC’: a brief overview

The carbon tax transition – from CRC plus CCL, to (a higher rate of) CCL only – takes place from April 2019. As ever,...

A golden opportunity: why SECR spells business success

When new regulations appear, the response of the business sector can be to bemoan additional workloads, potential extra costs or worrying punitive elements associated...

EII exemption: What if our business activities change?

EII exemption: What if our business activities change? Eligibility for the EII scheme is dependent on a business establishing that they manufacture a product(s) within...

Can the EII Exemption/Compensation be claimed retrospectively?

Can the EII Exemption/Compensation be claimed retrospectively? No. Certificates come into force on the day AFTER the day on which they are issued. To ensure...

Is the EII scheme auditable….and if so by who?

Is the EII scheme auditable….and if so by who? The EII scheme is managed by the BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy). BEIS...

What about Brexit and EII?

What about Brexit and EII? The UK target to reduce emissions by 80% is enshrined in UK law, under the Climate Change Act of 2008. The...

How long is an EII exemption certificate valid for?

How long is an EII exemption certificate valid for? If I am successful in obtaining a certificate, how long is it valid for? Certificates will generally...

Who is eligible for EII exemptions?

Who is eligible for EII exemptions? It is a two-step process: The Sector Level Test. Firstly, businesses claiming exemption as an EII will need to pass the...

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