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 –...
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...
UK Government eases offshore wind rules targeting £30bn investment
The UK government has introduced new measures to accelerate offshore wind development while maintaining environmental protections. The changes aim to unlock up to £30bn...
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...
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...
Environment Agency confirms enforcement approach for ESOS Action Plans
The Environment Agency (EA) has set out the government’s enforcement position for firms in scope of ESOS who fail to submit an Action Plan.
Action...
Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects
Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
Autumn Budget 2024: What’s in store for business and the energy sector?
Rachel Reeves made history as the first woman to hold up the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s red box. But will her Budget for autumn...
CCUS investment: What is actually happening and when?
In the lead-up to this month’s UK investment summit, the government announced “a new era for clean energy investment and jobs” thanks to carbon...
ESOS phase 3: what you need to know
We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance.
What is ESOS?
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...