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Regulations:Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

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Description

Requires large organisations to measure and disclose energy consumption and develop an action plan for achieving efficiencies. As of November 2023, there are stronger requirements for analysis, reporting and action plans, and mandatory annual progress reviews. Organisations must invest time and resources to achieve compliance but gain potential to reduce energy costs, improve operational efficiency, and lower carbon emissions.

Who must comply

Large UK corporate undertakings and their corporate groups that meet either of the following criteria:

  • Employs 250 or more people, OR
  • Has an annual turnover of over £44 million and an annual balance sheet total of over £38 million

* If you are close to the threshold and growing, it is recommended that you comply.

Public sector organisations are generally exempt.

How to comply

  1. Understand if your organisation is legally required to comply.
  2. Conduct an energy audit to assess energy consumption across buildings, industrial processes and transportation.
  3. Highlight cost-effective measures to improve energy efficiency.
  4. Decide on your route to compliance and appoint a lead assessor.
  5. Submit your report to the Environment Agency.

By when must you comply

N/A

Key Resource

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esos

  • ISO 50001
  • Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard

Page contributors

Layla Atassi, Planet Mark

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