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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 2

The scheme is now in its second phase, with a compliance deadline of 5 December 2019. These pages help you stay briefed on ESOS phase 2 with the latest information, news, analysis and answers to your ESOS frequently asked questions.

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Is ESOS optional?

Hub Team - 24th August 2018

Under ESOS how is energy defined? Under ESOS, energy is defined as all forms of energy products, including: find out here

Under ESOS, how is energy defined?

When can we start ESOS phase 2?

ISO 50001 and ESOS compliance – is it right for you?

Is there an ESOS assessment template? The Environment Agency do not provide templates for these activities or the presentation of findings to directors.

Is there an ESOS assessment template?

The December 5th deadline for complying with Phase 2 of ESOS – the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme - Businesses should be acting now on ESOS Phase 2

6 months to comply: Why businesses should be acting now on...

Hub Team - 5th June 2019

Which government agency runs ESOS?

Hub Team - 25th August 2018

ESOS: is there any risk in non-compliance?

Hub Team - 29th August 2018

Will my Lead Assessor also implement projects identified through ESOS?

Hub Team - 29th August 2018

ESOS: Should I include installations such as CHP in my total energy consumption calculation. Find out here on the Energy Advice Hub.

ESOS: Should I include installations that generate energy, e.g. CHP?

Hub Team - 16th July 2019

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan

Hub Team - 6th December 2018

Free lunch event to answer questions on SECR and ESOS in London this month aims to help businesses get to grips with ESOS and SECR

Free lunch event to answer questions on SECR and ESOS

Hub Team - 5th February 2019

Exclusive: EA publishes ESOS list of non-compliant companies

Esther Griffin - 19th September 2018

When is the ESOS Phase 2 deadline?

Hub Team - 30th August 2018

Is ESOS optional?

Hub Team - 24th August 2018

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QUESTIONS

My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2? Not necessarily... Discover more on the Energy Advice Hub.

My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically...

Hub Team - 16th July 2019

ESOS: Should I include installations such as CHP in my total energy consumption calculation. Find out here on the Energy Advice Hub.

ESOS: Should I include installations that generate energy, e.g. CHP?

Hub Team - 16th July 2019

EDITOR PICKS

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

26th September 2018

Exclusive: EA publishes ESOS list of non-compliant companies

19th September 2018

SECR: streamlined for success or a complexity nightmare?

12th September 2018

POPULAR POSTS

BEIS: ESOS audit recommendations should be publicly available - business should be required to demonstrate that they've acted on energy-saving opportunities

Firms should be made to act on ESOS audit recommendations, says...

16th July 2019

Exclusive: EA publishes ESOS list of non-compliant companies

19th September 2018

Government official guidance on the new SECR guidance reporting scheme. Find out whether – and how – your organisation needs to comply here.

New SECR guidance: an overview

27th February 2019