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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, or MEES affect all non-domestic property types which require an Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC.

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Concept’s guide to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations

Learn more about the MEES energy efficiency regulations covering non-domestic private rented properties. Contents Who should read this guide? MEES in a nutshell Why MEES? What are the options for landlords? Improving the rating for your building Claiming an exemption Continue with an existing tenancy Enforcement Meeting tenant demands Suggested actions What’s next Get in […]

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Get ready for the new net zero rules for NHS suppliers

From April 2024, companies wanting to do business with the NHS will need to demonstrate action on net zero. The rules have been in place for major contracts since 2023, but these will soon be extending to smaller suppliers. We’ve got a summary of what’s coming up. What’s changing in April 2024? From April 2024, […]

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Have your say on a new 6-year Climate Change Agreements Scheme

The government has announced plans for a newly reformed CCA scheme for energy intensive organisations, coming into play in Q1 of 2025. A consultation on the design of the scheme is open until 14 February 2024, and proposes a few key differences. Here’s what you need to know. What is the CCA scheme? The first […]

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Energy intensive organisations to receive compensation for network charging costs

The government has published details of a new EII Network Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme – which will reimburse energy intensive users (EIIs) for charges paid to use the GB electricity grid. It forms part of the “British Industry Supercharger” – a package of measures to support EIIs, announced by the government in February 2023. The NCC […]

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UK ETS reforms: Tighter emissions cap and more sectors in scope

Reforms to the UK ETS are on the horizon – including a new limit on emissions, and an expansion of the scheme to domestic maritime transport and waste. The scheme – which replaced the EU ETS in 2021 – puts a limit on the total amount of greenhouse gases aviation, power and other energy intensive […]

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Utility Invoice Validation: Frequently Asked Questions

To help you to learn more about invoice validation, and the benefits, we’ve put together a list of commonly asked questions.

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UK ETS changes: net zero cap and plans to expand scheme to maritime and waste

The government has announced a package of reforms for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), including a new limit on emissions, and a planned extension of the scheme to cover domestic maritime transport and waste. The UK ETS – which has been in place since 2021 – puts a limit on the total amount […]

Concept Energy has released an easy guide to the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme & Low Carbon Skills Fund

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Concept’s guide to Phase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

If you’re managing public sector estates then you may already be familiar with the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), which funds low carbon heating projects in public sector buildings. Phase 3c of the scheme has recently been announced – and it opens for applications in October 2023. Here’s our quick guide to help you understand […]

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A quick guide to ESOS Phase 3 changes

The deadline for Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) was recently extended to 5th June 2024. The extension gives organisations more time to meet new reporting requirements, aimed at strengthening the scheme and driving greater action on energy efficiency. The underpinning legislation to make this happen is still subject to legislative scrutiny […]

The Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) scheme opened on the 26th of April 2023 – and it’s not automatically allocated; organisations must apply.

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ETII: New energy bill support for local authorities and visitor attractions

In April 2023 the UK government replaced its generous Energy Bill Relief Scheme with the more modest Energy Bills Discount Scheme for non-domestic customers. However, it also pledged a higher level of support for “Energy and Trade Intensive Industries”, many of whom face an uncertain future without intervention. The Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) […]

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Concept’s guide to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations

Get ready for the new net zero rules for NHS suppliers

Have your say on a new 6-year Climate Change Agreements Scheme

Energy intensive organisations to receive compensation for network charging costs

UK ETS reforms: Tighter emissions cap and more sectors in scope

Utility Invoice Validation: Frequently Asked Questions

UK ETS changes: net zero cap and plans to expand scheme to maritime and waste

Concept’s guide to Phase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

A quick guide to ESOS Phase 3 changes

ETII: New energy bill support for local authorities and visitor attractions

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