The UK government’s Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme is getting a major refresh, with a new six-year phase confirmed to begin in January 2026. If you’re an existing participant, you’ll need to reconfirm eligibility ahead of time. If you’re a new entrant, the 2025 application window is open from 1st May to 31st August. Here’s […]
If your organisation is in scope of ESOS, the deadline for submitting your Action Plan to the Environment Agency was 5th March 2025. Hopefully your focus will now be turning to implementing the measures outlined in the plan: a progress update is due to the Environment Agency on 5th December 2025. Deadlines aside, there is […]
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2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year in energy policy – and it could present some great opportunities to drive cost and carbon reduction in your organisation. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up – and make sure to follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates. UK may relink with the EU […]
The government is consulting on proposed reforms to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) in England and Wales. The changes would come into force in 2026 and include both domestic and non-domestic buildings. EPCs: changes to metrics The government wants EPC systems to provide a wider range of higher quality building performance […]
The government is seeking views on plans to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to include emissions from the maritime sector, as well as recognising non-pipeline transport methods for moving captured carbon into geological storage. It has also confirmed that it will make changes to free allocation rules to ensure participants who permanently […]
The government has outlined the finer details of a revamped Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, designed to incentivise industrial energy efficiency. The CCA scheme, first introduced in 2001, encourages businesses in eligible industrial sectors to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in exchange for lower rates of the Climate Change Levy (CCL), a tax added […]
Concept is aware that, since the ESOS compliance deadline of 6th August, several organisations have received letters from the Environment Agency regarding scheme participation. This includes organisations that have never previously notified under the scheme – and may have been unaware that they are in scope. What is ESOS? The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme – […]
The government has extended the deadline for commercial landlords to enhance the Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) of their assets. Now set for 2028, this deadline adjustment from the previous 2027 timeline aims to provide additional time for compliance – but landlords still need to be ready for the upcoming change. Trade association Propertymark sought clarification […]
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 […]
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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