By planning ahead for ESOS Phase 4, your organisation can secure expert support, manage costs effectively, and ensure compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) in the UK. Many organisations continue to face financial pressure as energy markets remain volatile and operational costs rise. While inflation has stabilised compared with the peaks seen earlier in the decade, businesses across…
The government has announced plans to switch out its Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) in favour of The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS). This isn’t just a change of name, however. In fact, the support for businesses facing high utility will likely reduce under the new scheme set to kick off on 1st April 2023. So, in this blog, we’ll…
The Energy Savings and Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) is aimed at making energy audits mandatory for UK businesses of a certain size. Under ESOS legislation, all businesses meeting the following qualification criteria must carry out a compliance programme and produce a detailed audit of their energy usage: more than 250 employees. OR an annual turnover exceeding £44m+ and a balance sheet…
With energy prices soaring and increased public scrutiny on how the government addresses energy regulations and carbon emissions, there are signs that change is afoot across the entire sector. In a response to the BEIS’ consultation on strengthening the ESOS scheme, the government has outlined its decisions around key changes. Last month (July 2022), the government also announced that a…
Across the UK, businesses are under increasing pressure to manage energy costs, carbon emissions and sustainability commitments. While significant progress has been made in developing cleaner energy sources, reducing overall energy consumption remains one of the most effective ways organisations can cut costs and improve efficiency. The UK continues to prioritise more efficient energy systems as part of its long-term…
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is entering Phase 3 later this year. ESOS is a compulsory government scheme for businesses of a certain size that aims to create and nurture sustainability and energy efficiency across all industries Keep reading this blog to find out more about whether your business qualifies for ESOS compliance and if it does, how to…
For businesses that have yet to comply with ESOS requirements, a new announcement about the scheme’s extension should be an alert signal. Let’s take a look at how the new ESOS phase 4 date may affect your business. The Energy Savings and Opportunities Scheme, or ESOS, is a government directive aimed at encouraging businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and…
Combining ESOS and SECR into a cost-effective package. Background Deep Sea Electronics is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of industry leading electronic control systems. Specialising in control solutions for the generator market, vehicle and off-highway machinery, automatic transfer switch applications and industrial battery chargers, the company has gone from strength to strength since it…
In a world that is rapidly gearing up towards a reduction in carbon emissions, all businesses need to consider their energy efficiency. SMEs may think energy isn’t something they need to concern themselves with – but cost savings can be significant. As a business, you should demonstrate efforts to lower your emissions, while government legislation further cements the global intention…
The UK government is one of the few countries to have enshrined its 2050 net-zero emissions targets into law. As part of these measures, public sector and private businesses face new pressures to reduce their CO2 emissions. What the law says The Climate Change Act of 2008 meant the UK became obligated to reduce 80% of emissions relative to 1990…