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 latest update from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) tells us that the government will go ahead with previously announced plans to make the ESOS scheme more robust.

The Phase 3 compliance deadline has been extended to 5 June 2024, to give participants time to meet the scheme’s new requirements. (read more about the new ESOS deadline here).

There are several additional requirements for compliance in Phase 3 of ESOS, including a change to the de minimis exemption and the requirement to provide a more detailed, time-bound plan on implementation of recommended measures. We’ve got more details on our latest ESOS phase 3 guidance.

These pages help you stay briefed on phase 3 with the latest information, news, analysis and answers to your frequently asked questions.

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),...
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...
Qualifying businesses have 100 days to meet the 5th December 2019 compliance deadline for ESOS - here are some tips to fast track compliance.

ESOS – 100 days to go: Tips to fast track compliance

ESOS - 100 days to go: Tips to fast track compliance Qualifying businesses have 100 days to meet the 5th December 2019 compliance deadline for...
The Government is seeking views on routes to market for energy efficiency and how to secure its role in the wider energy market.

Have your say on routes to market for energy efficiency

Have your say on routes to market for energy efficiency The government is seeking views on market barriers to energy efficiency in the UK, and...

Ask the expert: How to get value from ESOS phase 2

Ask the expert: How to get value from ESOS phase 2 Dan Hubbard is strategic account manager at BiU, a Chartered Energy Manager and ESOS...
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 BEIS

Firms should be made to act on ESOS audit recommendations, says BEIS The UK stands no chance of meeting its emissions reduction targets unless the...

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