Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is an energy assessment for large businesses, charities and other organisations to identify the key areas for improvement, it was introduced to help compliance with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. Running alongside of other energy initiatives to help businesses become more energy efficient; including Electricity Demand Reduction and Enhanced Capital Allowances for energy-saving equipment and technology.
An ESOS assessment involves:
- produce a cost effective way to lower carbon emissions
- cuts energy charges
- increases competitiveness
- improves energy efficiency
- reduces energy consumption
Businesses could save thousands of pounds by cutting the amount of energy they waste and improving their energy efficiency. £15,000 per year in ESOS energy efficiency measures can see savings of approximately £56,400 per year through reduced energy consumption and waste, thus limiting the penalties paid out each year.
Companies that are already benefiting from the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, or carbon schemes, are entitled to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
There is no legal requirement to undertake or invest in the measures outlined in the energy assessment. It will help businesses who monitor their energy consumption to improve, businesses that don’t could find the scheme an administrative challenge. But fear not, our energy consultants are here to advise you in order to make the whole process a lot easier.
Phase 1: ESOS Lead Assessor Consultation Strategy
- Review organisational structure
- Determine total energy consumption
- Review historic energy auditing activity
- Explain and agree suitable ESOS compliance routes
- Identify key staff for engagement
- Agree audit methodologies
Output
- ESOS scoping report
- Compliance plan, bespoke to needs of your organisation
- Key compliance milestones
- Sampling approach to provide best value
Phase 2: ESOS Energy Audit & Lead Assessor Delivery
- Lead Assessor engagement with key personnel
- Detailed Energy Audits, compliant with BS16247 (Buildings, Process and Transport)
- Display Energy Certificates and other compliance activity
- Identify and communicate practical energy saving opportunities relevant to your organisation
- Co-ordinated specialist added value assessment, including building energy simulation and thermography
Output
- ESOS assessment overseen, reviewed and signed off by Lead Assessor
- Presentation of key opportunities to key decision makers
Phase 3: ESOS Reporting & Compliance
- Director sign off
- Notification of compliance to environment agency
- ESOS evidence pack
Output
- Comply and confidence