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 […]
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 […]
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