Concept’s guide to ESOS Phase 3: what’s new?
We’ve written this guide to help you get to grips with ESOS Phase 3 and how to comply.
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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 […]
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 […]
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ESOS deadline extended to June 2024
Organisations have been given an extra six months to comply with Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), to help them get to grips with new reporting requirements. In its latest ESOS newsletter, the Environment Agency announced the compliance deadline has been moved from 5 December 2023 to 5 June 2024, in line […]
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 […]
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) […]
The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) explained
Gov’t confirmed details of scaled-back support for non-domestic energy customers, post Mar 2023.
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CCA scheme reopens to new entrants
The Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme has briefly reopened to new entrants, until 31st March 2022. Entrants will be eligible for a significant discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL), until 31st March 2025. The CCA scheme had previously stopped accepting applications in November 2020, but the government has reopened it for a short amount […]
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Government consults on strengthening ESOS to meet net zero
The government has outlined proposals that would see major changes to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), including requirements for organisations to disclose their ESOS data publicly and carry out a net zero assessment. The consultation is open until the end of September and changes are likely to come into force during the current phase […]
The Targeted Charging Review: a quick explainer for businesses
Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR) is set to impact your business’ electricity bills. Here’s our short guide to the changes. What is the Targeted Charging Review? The network companies who run and maintain the electricity network pass the costs of this onto suppliers, who in turn pass them on to consumers. The TCR was launched […]
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