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 most common ESOS compliance mistakes and how to avoid them

The most common ESOS compliance mistakes and how to avoid them The Environment Agency's (EA) latest newsletter for participants of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme...

ESOS Phase 2: what is an ‘investment grade’ audit, and how does it compare...

ESOS Phase 2: what is an ‘investment grade’ audit, and how does it compare to basic compliance? Among the greatest opportunities afforded by ESOS legislation...
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 ESOS Phase 2

6 months to comply: Why businesses should be acting now on ESOS Phase 2 The December 5th deadline for complying with Phase 2 of ESOS...
Updated ESOS Phase 2 guidance: what’s new? The government recently published updates to its ESOS guidance document. Here’s a brief summary of the changes.

Updated ESOS Phase 2 guidance: what’s new?

Updated ESOS Phase 2 guidance: what’s new? The government recently published updates to its ESOS guidance document. Here’s a brief summary of the changes: The latest...
ESOS penalties issued over the last 6 months amount to £86,550. Since enforcement began, the amount of fines issued total £244,320.

ESOS penalties: Environment Agency reveals latest companies fined for non-compliance

ESOS penalties: Environment Agency reveals latest companies fined for non-compliance The Environment Agency has published details of the latest penalties imposed on firms that failed...
The Energy round up from the SECR Hub: 5 key dates and trends to look out for in 2019, such as ESOS Phase 2, SECR and Capacity Market Suspension

Energy round up: 5 key dates and trends to look out for in 2019

Energy round up: 5 key dates and trends to look out for in 2019 With Christmas and New Year celebrations well behind us, it's a...
Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme is here – and with around ten months to go until the December 5th 2019 deadline, we’ve compiled ten of the most popular questions that we receive at the Hub.

ESOS: Your top ten questions answered

ESOS: Your top ten questions answered Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme is here – and with around ten months to go until...

What about ESOS and Brexit?

What about ESOS and Brexit? The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme was introduced to meet the requirements of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, so many businesses are asking...
What is the cost of ESOS phase 2? Most companies will appoint an external company to carry out ESOS audits, so cost will vary depending on service offered.

What is the cost of ESOS phase 2?

What is the cost of ESOS phase 2? Unless they have a qualified ESOS lead assessor in-house, most companies will be appointing an external company...
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...

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