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.

Exclusive: EA publishes ESOS list of non-compliant companies

The Hub can exclusively reveal the government has published a summary of penalties imposed on companies non-compliant with the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS). The...

The burning question: has ESOS Phase 1 worked?

It might seem a world away now, but back in 2016, organisations were frantic to submit information for Phase 1 of ESOS by 29...

What do we need to do to qualify for ESOS?

What do we need to do to qualify for ESOS? Once you have established that your company is ESOS eligible, there are several routes towards ESOS qualification. 1. ISO50001 - If your...
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Have your say on routes to market for energy efficiency

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How will Brexit affect ESOS and other carbon reporting schemes?

How will Brexit affect ESOS and other carbon reporting schemes? Brexit continues to dominate the UK political landscape, and the overriding sense is that firms...

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...

When is the ESOS Phase 2 deadline?

When is the ESOS Phase 2 deadline? The deadline for compliance for ESOS Phase 2 is the 5th December 2019. This might seem like a...

ESOS: is there any risk in non-compliance?

ESOS: is there any risk in non-compliance? There is a risk that the authority responsible for compliance and enforcement in your part of the UK...
What do ESOS lead assessors do? They must review your ESOS assessment to consider whether it meets the requirements of the scheme. This will involve;

What do ESOS lead assessors do?

What do ESOS lead assessors do? Your lead assessor must review your ESOS assessment to consider whether it meets the requirements of the scheme. This will...

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