As ESOS legislation has been in effect since December 2015 with Phase 1 of the scheme and each subsequent Phase following every 4 years. A number of organisations are affected and required to assess and report on their energy use and plan energy-saving opportunities.

There are many advantages to complying with ESOS regulations, including the potential to reduce your organisation’s energy use and carbon emissions, which may lead to cost savings if the suggested recommendations are implemented.

If your ESOS submissions are accurate, they can help you towards your Net Zero goals and Carbon Reduction Plans. Having accurate ESOS submissions can also help you identify areas where you can reduce your energy consumption and carbon emissions. By implementing these reduction plans, you can work towards achieving your Net Zero goals.

It is important to note that there are sanctions for breaking the law. We have gathered further details on the fines below.

What are the penalties that can be issued?

If ESOS is not followed, a variety of penalties, including Compliance Notices, Enforcement Notices, and Civil Penalties, may be issued. A civil penalty of up to £50,000 may be imposed, in addition to a daily penalty of £500 for each day the organisation is found to be in violation from the day following the compliance date up to a maximum of 80 days.

Who will issue the penalties?

The legislation is regulated by the environmental regulator who can issue a number of different enforcements including compliance notices, enforcement notices and civil penalties.

The Environment Agency has so far issued:

• 2751 Compliance Notices
• 2133 Enforcement Notices
• 83 Civil Penalties amounting to £1,217,440.

In relation to non-compliance with Phase 2.

How Can Compliance365 help you avoid penalties?

Compliance365 can help your organisation avoid being issued with penalties including providing tailored solutions for your organisation to ensure you fulfil the ESOS criteria.

Compliance365 can also help with the upcoming changes to ESOS as the government declares its intent to make changes to current ESOS legislation.  If the changes are accepted after going through the parliamentary process, they will come into force before the December 5, 2023, Phase 3 compliance deadline. You can read more here.

As well as helping you with upcoming changes to the ESOS scheme, we can help guide you through the UK’s proposed changes to Phase 4, which you can read about here.

To speak to a member of our team about ESOS or to secure your lead assessor, call 01924 669940 or e-mail sales@compliance365.co.uk for help.

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Due to the rise in the cost of living the UK government is developing a funding scheme, to help homes become more energy efficient and reduce energy bills for households. The funding will potentially benefit households with an EPC rating of a D or lower or those in a low council tax band.

The ECO+ scheme aims to help households that do not already benefit from government funding. Current government funding options under the Help to Heat scheme come to a total of £6.6 billion but with the addition of the ECO+ funding, an extra £1 billion will be available. We have collected some important information about the scheme below:

Is the scheme the same as the ECO4 funding?

No, the scheme is different from the ECO4 scheme. ECO4 is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes occupied by low-income and vulnerable households, which is different to the ECO+ scheme. The ECO+ scheme is aimed at households with an EPC rating of a D or lower or those in a low council tax band. The ECO4 scheme will continue to run alongside ECO+ for more information about the ECO4 scheme you can read more information here.

When will the scheme start?

As the scheme has not yet been finalised and is still in the processing stage, the start date has not been published, however, if the government are successful with its bid to release the funding, then changes will likely come into force in April 2023 and run until March 2026.

Are there other schemes available to help households?

Yes, other schemes are available to help households with the rise in energy costs, including Help to Heat schemes. Due to the rise in the cost of heating a home, the UK government has created several schemes to help with the rise in energy costs. The UK government are investing over £12 billion in Help to Heat schemes including:

• The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
• Local Authority Delivery Scheme (Sustainable Warmth Competition)
• Home Upgrade Grant (Sustainable Warmth Competition)
• Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
• Energy Company Obligation (ECO)

You can visit the government’s page here if you require further information about the Help to Heat grants.

How Can Compliance365 help?

As a provider of EPC certificates, we can provide you with an EPC certificate so you can view the current rating of your property and if you meet the requirements for the funding.

If you would like a quote for an EPC, get in touch at 01924 669940 or e-mail sales@compliance365.co.uk

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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation has been in effect for 5 years and was introduced to improve the energy performance of new buildings. The purpose of the new legislation was to increase the rate of upgrades to existing inefficient properties and raise awareness of energy-related issues.

Changes are due to come into effect in April of this year meaning landlords will no longer be able to continue to let a property with an EPC rating of an F or G.

How do the changes affect my property?

The MEES legislation will affect commercial properties with leases that are already in place from April 2023 as well as the currently affected new leases. April 2023 will see further restraints introduced making it unlawful to continue to let a property with an F or G rating regardless of whether there is a change to a tenancy.

Will this be the last change to the MEES legislation?

No, the government has proposed changes to introduce a new milestone in the MEES legislation,

That will require landlords to improve their property to have an EPC rating of at least a C by the 1st of April 2027.  Further proposed changes include that by the 1st of April 2030, EPC ratings will be required to be a B.

How we can help

Compliance365 can help support you as a landlord or property owner to comply with MEES legislation and give guidance on raising your EPC rating from an ‘F’ or ‘G’ rating. Compliance365 can help you become compliant with MEES legislation in numerous ways including:

• Assessing the Energy Efficiency of a building, by producing an EPC.
• Produce an EPC Review on an EPC carried out by ourselves. This report proposes cost-effective upgrades that could be made to the property, detailing the improved energy rating, cost, kWh, and CO2 savings.
• Providing advice on the legislation and the implications for both the Landlord and the occupier.

If you would like to chat with a member of our team about the changes to MEES legislation, get in touch at 01924 669940 or e-mail sales@compliance365.co.uk

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Since 2014, the ESOS scheme has mandated almost 10,000 UK-based organizations with auditing their estates and identifying potential energy-saving opportunities.

While the legislation has been in effect for 8 years and we are currently in Phase 3 of ESOS submissions, we are aware of the significant work that must be done to comply with it.

ESOS audits look at an organisation’s current methods for measuring and managing energy consumption as well as any quality management systems or policies to identify cost-effective energy-saving measures. The energy consumption of a company’s facilities, industrial processes, and transportation are all assessed as part of an ESOS audit.

To help you gain a better understanding of ESOS audits, we have gathered the requirements below:

Calculating your total energy consumption.

An initial estimate of total energy consumption covering energy used in buildings, transportation, and industrial processes must be included and begin no earlier than 12 months before the commencement of the compliance period.

Once areas of significant energy consumption have been identified, equating to at least 90% of their total consumption, a more detailed audit of those areas can be conducted to establish where energy savings could be made. Types of energy audits to be conducted include individual energy audits on the property portfolio, fleet, and industrial processes.

Site visits

Organisations are required to have site visits carried out on a number of sites to collect and analyze data for all areas of significant energy consumption.

Your appointed lead assessor will help to decide which sites are suitable for sampling that best reflect the energy consumption patterns. The ESOS legislation does not include which sites should be visited; it is the responsibility of the lead assessor and the organisation to determine which sites are used.

Appointing a Lead Assessor

To have a successful ESOS submission process, a Lead Assessor must sign off on your submission.

Lead Assessors are required to be registered with an approved professional body such as Stroma. to view a list of approved registers of ESOS lead assessors click here.

At Compliance365, we have a team of Lead Assessors that can help you carry out and review your ESOS submission ahead of the Phase 3 deadline.

Send a formal notification to the Environment Agency, the scheme’s 

administrator (EA). 

Send a formal notification to the Environment Agency, the scheme’s administrator (EA).

An organisation is required to submit proof of their eligibility to take part in the scheme, along with any supporting records that detail your organisation’s compliance.

At this point, you are not required to submit energy data.

You must be as accurate as you can with your submission. If you have entered information incorrectly then send an E-mail to esos@environment-agency.gov.uk with the original submission date, the Companies House registration number (if applicable), and the name of the organisation.

How can Compliance365 help you with your Phase 3 ESOS submission?

We can provide tailored solutions for your organization to ensure you fulfil the ESOS criteria.

Compliance365 can also help with the upcoming changes to ESOS due to the government declaring its intent to make changes to current ESOS legislation.  If the changes are accepted after going through the parliamentary process, they will come into force before the December 5, 2023, Phase 3 compliance deadline. You can read more here.

As well as helping you with upcoming changes to the ESOS scheme, we can help guide you through the UK’s proposed changes to Phase 4, which you can read about here.

To speak to a member of our team about ESOS or to secure your lead assessor, call 01924 669940 or e-mail sales@compliance365.co.uk for help.

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The term Net-Zero implies reaching a balance between greenhouse gas emissions emitted and greenhouse gas emissions taken out of the atmosphere. To help our clients better understand Net Zero and how they can achieve it in alignment with the UK government’s goal, we have collected some answers to FAQs about Net Zero below.

How can businesses achieve Net-Zero emissions?

For businesses to achieve Net Zero and help the government reach its target, they are required to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the first steps to reducing a carbon footprint is to identify the current carbon footprint of an organisation. This can be done by developing a road map. Road maps can help organisations better understand the steps required for their organisation to become carbon neutral.

Is it worth reaching Net Zero?

Yes, becoming Net Zero can give your company many advantages to not only you but the environment, such as an improved business reputation, lower energy costs, and a competitive advantage over competitors.

How can Compliance365 help organisations achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050?

While many businesses have established Net Zero goals, some have not yet started and require assistance. We can assist businesses in several ways to get to Net Zero before the UK government’s target date, such as developing road maps that can aid organisations in gaining a better understanding of the steps necessary to get to Net Zero carbon emissions. As well as helping organisations to develop a Net Zero road map, we provide solutions such as behavioural training, billing management, effective energy management, energy, and carbon auditing, SECR, and ESOS.

Get in contact with one of our knowledgeable energy consultancy experts by calling 01924 669940 or sending an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk for guidance to begin your journey towards Net Zero.

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As the UK government have a goal of becoming Net Zero by 2050, local authorities have a responsibility to improve the areas they manage, lowering carbon emissions and relying less on fossil fuels to heat public buildings.

A way to decarbonise your property stock is through Heat Decarbonisation Plans (HDP), which may allow you to meet your energy goals more quickly. An HDP outlines how a business is planning to reduce its reliance on Fossil Fuelled heating systems, through the installation of low-carbon alternatives such as Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps. An HDP is also intended to assist organisations to work towards their Net Zero Carbon Targets.

Not only will decarbonising help the government reach its Net Zero goal, but organisations can benefit from reducing carbon emissions which in turn may improve the local area. Organisations can benefit in numerous ways such as:

Strengthening relationships within the local area

Collaboration may make Heat Decarbonisation easier to achieve, local authorities may already be able to collaborate with the local community due to existing relationships. If they share common goals, organisations with pre-existing relationships with local authorities may be more willing to help in the implementation of HDP than organisations without pre-existing relationships.

Aligning decarbonisation goals with business goals

With the rise in energy and fuel prices and overall running costs, organisations are looking for ways to make their budgets stretch further. By developing HDP, organisations can benefit from identifying opportunities to make substantial savings on energy bills as well as putting plans in place to minimise the CO2 emissions organisations produce.

How Can We Help

To read further information about how your organisation can benefit from Heat Decarbonisation Plans click here or read our dedicated page here.

If you would like help with developing an HDP or more information about how we can help you with your Heat Decarbonisation needs, call us on 01924 669940 or e-mail sales@compliance365.co.uk.

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Now that the colder weather is here once again, we understand the need to turn the heating up, which in turn may increase your energy bills and in the current climate, this is something we are all wanting to avoid.

Below we have listed some top tips that may help you to reduce your energy consumption and potentially reduce your energy bills:

Give your boiler a check-up

By having your boiler serviced regularly, you could benefit from early detection of faults which could lead to better energy efficiency, as well as saving you money on your energy bills further down the line.

Have the fireplace in your home cleaned

During the colder months, using the fireplace to heat your home can create a cosy feel but can also increase your energy bills. Having your fireplace professionally cleaned may help increase energy efficiency and lower your heating bills, due to finding blockages within the system and removing them.

Change the heating settings throughout your home

If you have areas of your home that you use less frequently, such as a guest bedroom or a storage room, changing the heating settings in these rooms may help you save money on your energy bills. Changing the heating settings allows you to control where the heat is produced in your home, ensuring that less-used rooms are not.

As well as changing the heating settings in the rooms around your home, turning down the thermostatic value on radiators to a lower setting can also help you control the temperature within your home.

How Can We Help

We can offer bespoke advice and guidance on an individual basis about reducing energy consumption. Contact us today at 01924 669940 or send us an email at sales@compliance365.co.uk to find out how we can help you.

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In July of this year, the government declared its intent to change current ESOS legislation.  If the changes are accepted after going through the parliamentary process, some will come into force before the Phase 3 compliance deadline which you can learn more about in our previous blog here, but in today’s blog, we will discuss those which may come into force before phase 4.

ESOS legislation was first introduced in 2014 as a way for large companies to audit their estates and establish opportunities, for saving energy.

ESOS legislation applies to your organisation if:

• You employ more than 250 employees
• Has an annual turnover of more than £44 million or an annual balance sheet total of more than £38 million
• You are within a corporate group where an organisation within the group qualifies for ESOS

Although the qualification date for Phase 4 is not until the 31^st of December 2026, the changes to Phase 4 will include:

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Green Deal Assessments will no longer be included as a route to compliance.

When ESOS was first introduced there were many compliance routes that could be included within an ESOS submission, including DECs and Green Deal Assessments. Under the new changes, DECs and Green Deal Assessments will no longer be accepted as compliance routes.

Including Net Zero Plans in ESOS submissions.

Previous ESOS cycles focused on energy efficiency, but future ESOS cycles will focus on both energy efficiency and Net Zero. Although the government has yet to decide how Net Zero plans will be presented in ESOS submissions we expected further information to be released in due course. It is anticipated that the Net Zero plans could include information on any potential risks to businesses from moving to Net Zero.

The use of existing auditing standards such as ISO 50002 or EN 16247.

Currently, there is no requirement to use an auditing standard within ESOS submissions however, from Phase 4 the introduction of using an established auditing standard such as ISO 5002 or EN 16247 will be introduced to be included within the ESOS submission.

Becoming more aligned with SECR legislation.

After Phase 4, the ESOS qualification benchmarks will change to align more with SECR legislation. If organisations fall into the scope of having at least 250 employees, a balance sheet of at least £18 million or a turnover of at least £36 million, then they will have to submit an ESOS submission.

How Can We Help?

Compliance365 recognises that changes to established legislation can be confusing to organisations, but we are here to help, if you would like to read more about ESOS then click here to read our dedicated page on ESOS.

If you would like help understanding the changes to ESOS better then get in touch at 01924 669940 or e-mail sales@compliance365.co.uk and speak to one of our highly experienced ESOS experts.

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Although Compliance365 offers a number of energy consultancy services, an Energy Audit is one of our most in-depth reports. An Energy Audit can offer more thorough information on how energy-efficient a building is and identify areas of high energy consumption.

The main aim of an energy audit is to underline the potential behavioural changes that will reduce a property’s energy consumption. From these reports, energy savings can then be calculated alongside budgetary costs and the payback period.

Although carrying out an energy audit on a property is not a legal requirement, there can be numerous benefits to you including:

Providing an accurate picture of how energy efficient your property is

When completing an energy audit, we follow a methodology that includes conducting a detailed property survey. This allows us to identify the current state of the property and how energy is currently consumed, along with the property’s efficiency.

Our established methodology allows our energy consultants to capture and document the building features precisely, enabling the most accurate analysis. Through completing this survey, we identify the best energy-saving opportunities available to that property.

Receiving tailored recommendations for your property

You may be wondering how recommendations from an Energy Audit differ from recommendations found in EPCs and DECs. Recommendations found within EPCs and DECs are generic whereas Energy audits are tailored bespoke to the property and will include more specific recommendations.

Recommendations within Energy Audits include estimated annual savings, the payback years, and the approximate cost of carrying out the recommendations.

You may see a reduction in energy bills

If you were to undertake the recommendations from an energy audit then you may see a reduction in your energy bills.

How can we help?

If you would like more information about our energy audits or have any questions about our energy-audit services, you can get in touch with our experienced team on 01924 669940 or send us an email at sales@compliance365.co.uk.

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ESOS is a UK legislation which mandates organisations to audit their estates and establish opportunities for saving energy.

In July of this year, the government declared its intent to make changes to current ESOS legislation.  If the changes are accepted after going through the parliamentary process, they will come into force before the Phase 3 compliance deadline of the 5^th of December 2023.

ESOS applies to your organisation if:

• You employ more than 250 employees
• You are within a corporate group where an organisation within the group qualifies for ESOS

At present, the thresholds are set in euros and applies to organisations if they have a turnover and balance sheet exceeding €50 million and €43 million. If the government’s intentions are successful, then the thresholds will change from € to GBP, and apply to organisations that have a turnover and balance sheet exceeding £44 million and £38 million.

The government also intend to make changes that include:

The addition of compliance data

Currently, there is a wide range of energy auditing methods used when reporting ESOS, as no set standards or requirements are in place. This means current reports vary in consistency and quality. If the government changes are accepted, then ESOS reports will have to include a standard template that includes compliance information and data.

The reduction in the De Minimis exemption

At present, the De Minimis is set at 10% meaning that organisations can exclude 10% of their total energy consumption through the De Minimis exemption.

If the government are successful in changing the legislation, then the De Minimis exemption would change from 10% to 5%, meaning that organisations may have to audit additional sites from their estate.

Adding an energy intensity metric to reports

If proposed changes are agreed upon, then the addition of a comparable energy intensity metric will have to be included in the report.

A comparable energy metric is a way of fairly comparing one site to another. For example, if you had a large building of 1000m2 and a small building of 10m2, you would expect the larger building to consume more energy than the smaller building. However, that doesn’t mean the larger building is using energy less efficiently than the smaller building.

A comparable metric such as a building’s floor area would be a way to fairly determine which is the least efficient site. You can then calculate the consumption per m2 of the property and then compare the results to see which is the greater number.

Sharing the ESOS report

Currently, once an ESOS report has been submitted to the environmental agency then it is up to the organisation that ordered the report to share the results with relevant personnel.  Under the new government proposals, organisations will have to include sharing the completed ESOS report with subsidiaries i.e., the corporate group of the organisation.

Setting further targets

ESOS reports include recommendations that are calculated for each individual site, that highlights cost-effective investments with maximum impact.  Currently, organisations have no obligation to act on these recommendations, but if the proposed changes are passed successfully ESOS reports will have to include information on how an organisation plans to act on the recommendations. These targets or action plans will be reported against an organisation’s Phase 4 submission.

In Summary

If the government are successful with its aim to change current ESOS legislation, then changes will likely come into force during Phase 3, meaning organisations will have to make changes to their submissions ahead of the compliance deadline. Yet some options may take longer to go through the parliamentary process and be implemented for Phase 4 and future phases.

How Can We Help?

At Compliance365 we have experienced Lead Assessors that can help you carry out and review your ESOS submission ahead of the Phase 3 deadline.

Compliance365 has created some free resources via our website to help you better understand if you must comply with ESOS compliance.

Contact the team today on 01924 669940 or send an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk to find out more.

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If your organisation isn’t already thinking about how to reduce its carbon emissions to help achieve net carbon zero aspirations, then it’s highly important to start putting plans in place.

The UK Government have set ambitious targets of becoming net carbon zero by 2050, and this can only be achieved if everyone works together.

Organisations are seeking ways in which they can reduce their emissions, other than the most apparent solutions such as energy-efficient lighting and electric vehicles if they have a fleet of cars.

Numerous organisations are adopting heat decarbonisation plans which outline how a business is planning to reduce their reliance on fossil-fuelled heating systems, through the installation of low carbon alternatives such as Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps.

Why adopt a heat decarbonisation plan?

Heat decarbonisation is intended to assist organisations working towards net carbon zero emissions. Decarbonisation refers to the process of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and therefore it’s an excellent initiative for organisations to implement if they are wanting to reduce their emissions.

How do I know if my organisation currently has a fossil-fuelled heating system?

Some organisations may not be aware that their current systems are run by fossil fuels and that they produce large amounts of carbon emissions. Heating systems that are fuelled by oil, gas and coal are classified as fossil-fuelled heating systems, which may also be referred to as LPG systems. Organisations which currently operate on fossil-fuelled systems could see significant benefits from replacing their heating systems with low-carbon alternatives.

What are the benefits of low-carbon alternative heating systems?

Not only can replacing fossil fuelled heating systems with low carbon alternatives help organisations towards their net carbon zero goals, but organisations can also gain numerous other benefits including:

• A potential reduction in energy bills
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Increase CSR
• Can use renewable energy sources
• Improve your organisation’s sustainability
• And more!

How can Compliance365 help you?

Here at Compliance365, we have helped many of our clients on their road to net carbon zero, developing roadmaps and producing heat decarbonisation plans.

If you’d like some assistance or would simply just like to find out more about various solutions to help your organisation reduce its carbon emissions, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can reach us by phone on 01924 669940 or by email sales@compliance365.co.uk.

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We understand that due to the rise in energy bills, reducing energy consumption is a growing concern. Taking an interest in reducing your energy consumption in the summer months could help you reach your energy goals.

Below we have compiled some advice that may reduce your energy consumption:

Changing the settings on your washing machine to wash at a colder temperature.

If your washing machine is an older model, then it may be a high consumer of electricity due to its age. A way to reduce the energy it consumes could be to change the temperature and settings on your machine to wash at a colder temperature i.e., wash at 30° rather than 60°. Even if your machine is newer energy consumption could still be reduced due to the machine needing less energy to heat the water if ran at a lower temperature.

Closing windows, blinds, and curtains.

 A way to reduce the heat entering your house and heating up rooms is to close windows, blinds, and curtains. The temperature could be reduced due to the shade created by the closing of windows, blinds, and curtains. Once a room is cooler the need to turn on high-consuming energy units such as ceiling fans or air conditioning could be reduced due to the room already being a cooler temperature.

Changing your light bulbs.

If you switch out your bulbs for less energy-consuming ones such as LEDs, you may see a reduction in heat and energy waste. LEDs tend to have a better energy efficiency rating and use less electricity.

How Can We Help?

If you want to find out exactly how you can reduce your energy consumption, we can offer bespoke reports for your individual property. We can also offer bespoke advice and guidance on an individual basis about reducing energy consumption.

Contact us today at 01924 669940 or send us an email at sales@compliance365.co.uk to find out more about how we can help you.

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Air Conditioning Inspections (TM44) were first introduced in 2007 under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations.

Requirements of an inspection include the inspection being conducted by an accredited assessor and each inspection must not be more than 5 years apart.

Does my system require an inspection?

If your system has an effective rated output of more than 12Kw it is required to be inspected and have a valid TM44 report. Systems that consist of individual units which are less than 12kW, but whose overall combined effective rated output is more than 12kW require an inspection.

Whose responsibility is it?

It is the building owners or facilities manager’s responsibility to ensure that valid TM44 inspections are in place. Building owners and facilities managers have a statutory obligation and duty of care, in the operation and maintenance of each air conditioning system within their responsibility. They also must keep a copy of the report, and be able to provide the report to any future operators of the system. If the new operator does not have a copy of the report, the system must be inspected within 3 months of the new operator taking over the system.

What are the benefits of a TM44 inspection?

Having a TM44 inspection carried out can help you avoid fines. If your system is not inspected every 5 years, the building owner or facilities manager can face a fine of £300 per air conditioning unit.

Other benefits of having a TM44 inspection include:

• Potentially seeing a reduction in operating costs.
• The report may identify any faults within the system.
• You will receive information about how energy efficient your system is.

How can we help?

Our team of experienced energy assessors can provide you with a TM44 report, throughout the whole of the UK. At a competitive price and a quick turnaround.

Contact us today on 01924 669940 or send us an email at sales@compliance365.co.uk to find out more about how we can help you stay compliant with TM44 legislation.

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Although Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are valid for 10 years as long as no substantial structural changes have been made to the property, it could be beneficial to have a new EPC conducted, especially if you are looking to let your property.

Since the legislation was introduced in 2008, updates and changes have been made to the software used to produce EPCs. If you had an EPC conducted on your property numerous years ago, the rating could now be different, even if you have not made any changes to your property.

Most recently, there have been significant changes made to the SBEM software used to produce EPCs, which saw changes in the carbon factors of electricity. Previously, properties heated by electricity saw less favourable ratings than properties heated by gas. However, due to changes in the software, properties heated by electricity could now see more favourable ratings.

These changes have been made to become more aligned with the UK governments agenda of transitioning to low carbon fuel sources. Which in turn is helping to reduce carbon emissions and become net carbon zero.

By having a new EPC conducted on your property even if your current EPC is still valid, can have numerous benefits including:

Discover if your property has an improved EPC rating

In particular for landlords, if your property has previously had a poor EPC rating meaning it is not compliant with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation, the rating could now have changed if a new EPC was conducted.

From experience, many of our customers who had old EPCs with F and G ratings found that their properties ratings increased when re-surveyed.

Avoid spending money on unnecessary upgrades

If your current EPC is a poor rating and you are thinking about conducting numerous upgrades based on the recommendation report issued with the EPC, you may want to have an up-to-date EPC conducted first.

Has it been numerous years since you received the EPC and accompanying recommendation report? Can you be certain those recommendations are still reflective of the property? We recommend having a new EPC conducted if you have not had an EPC conducted in the last few years to ensure the EPC is a true representation of your property. You never know your rating could have improved.

Ensure your EPC is a true representation of your property

Have you updated the lightbulbs throughout the property? Maybe you’ve upgraded the windows or fitted a new heating system. All this information is used to calculate your properties EPC rating. If you’ve made any of these changes, even though you may not class them as substantial structural changes, they can have an effect on your properties EPC rating.

How can we help?

Compliance365 are always here to provide a helping hand. Our team of experienced Energy Consultants provide high quality EPCs, throughout the whole of the UK.

Contact us today on 01924 669940 or send us an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk to find out more about how we can help you with EPC legislation.

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Who can access the Fund?

The Salix Finance Scheme offer funding for Public Sector bodies including.;

• Central government departments and their arm’s length bodies
• Emergency services
• Institutions of further and higher education
• Local authorities
• Maintained schools within the state education system, including academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, and free schools
• Nursery schools maintained by a local authority
• NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts

Groups such as Registered Charities, Private Sector Organisations and Social Housing are not eligible.

What is the Funding For?

The Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) has been developed to help Public Organisations develop a robust Heat Decarbonisation Plan (HDP) that is aimed to help put them in a strong position to take the next steps in decarbonising. The plans will also help them to apply for any future grant funding to assist with the installation of capital decarbonisation measures.

How We Can Help?

Should you need any assistance either completing your application or support in developing your Heat Decarbonisation Plan, our in-house Consultants would be happy to help. Drop us an email on info@compliance365.co.uk or give us a call on 01924 669940.

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As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Since 2008, an EPC has been a legal requirement whenever a property is built, sold, or rented.

In 2018, the UK Government introduced amendments to the EPC requirements known as the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). These changes made it unlawful to let residential or commercial properties with an F or G rating. Though this is soon to change with changes to MEPS legislation coming into force in 2027 and 2030:

• 1 April 2027: all non-domestic rented buildings must have improved the building to EPC ≥ C, or registered a valid exemption.
• 1 April 2030: all non-domestic rented buildings must have improved the building to EPC ≥ B, or registered a valid exemption.

As a landlord if you are looking to purchase a property with a buy to let mortgage, you would need to ensure the property complies with MEPS legislation otherwise you may not be able to obtain a buy to let mortgage on the property or you may not be able to let the property if it had an F or G EPC rating.

How can we help?

At Compliance365, we can conduct an EPC on your property to determine whether it meets the Minimum Energy Performance Standards. If your property  does not meet the standards, we can:

• Provide advice on the legislation and the implications for both the Landlord and the occupier.
• Produce an EPC Review on an EPC carried out by ourselves. This report proposes cost-effective upgrades that could be made to the property, detailing the improved energy rating, cost, kWh and CO2 savings (Scenario Analysis).
• Provide budgetary costs for the upgrades we propose, helping companies to determine their next step towards compliance.
• Support you through the installation, awarding a new compliant certificate upon project completion or assist with listing an exemption to the PRS register for those properties unable to attain the minimum rating.

To find out more, contact our friendly team today on 01924 669940 or send an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk.

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The legislation was developed to increase awareness of energy efficiency across your property’s estate and help identify ways in which businesses can reduce their carbon emissions.

SECR has been devised to make carbon and energy reporting easier for businesses, by aligning it with existing mandatory reporting procedures. A SECR report may help you find ways in which your business can reduce its carbon emissions.

SECR must be reported on each financial year and qualifying businesses must include SECR findings in their Directors Report or an equivalent Energy and Carbon Report for LLPs. Your Directors Report may be rejected if it does not contain SECR data and a late filing penalty may be applied.

SECR legislation effect’s the following types of businesses:

• Quoted companies of any size that are already obliged to report their Greenhouse Gas annually.
• Unquoted companies incorporated in the UK are defined as ‘large’ under the Companies Act 2006. This also applies to registered and unregistered companies.
• ‘Large’ Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) will be required to prepare and file an ‘Energy and Carbon Report’.

Business Groups are classed as large if they meet the below criteria:

• They employ 250 or more employees
• They turnover more than 36 million annually
• They have an annual balance sheet total of 18 million or more

Your business must report on the following if SECR applies to you:

• Scope 1 Emissions – Mandatory (Direct Emissions) – Activities owned or controlled by your organisation that release emissions into the atmosphere e.g. boilers, vehicles refrigerants such as F gases
• Scope 2 Emissions – Mandatory (Energy Indirect Emissions) – Emissions being released into the atmosphere associated with your purchased electricity, heat & steam or cooling
• Scope 3 Emissions – Discretionary (Other Indirect Emissions) – Emissions that are a consequence of your business activities which occur from sources out of your controls e.g. business travel by means not owned/controlled by you, waste disposal.

How Can We Help?

Compliance365 can help you identify ways to reduce your business’s carbon emissions and energy consumption, producing a streamlined energy and carbon report to be included within your directors’ report.

At Compliance365 we can help you collect information through our C365Cloud Compliance software. Our C365Cloud software has been created to help organisations monitor, evidence, and improve their estate facilities and compliance management. The information C365Cloud has gathered can then be presented back in an Executive Summary suitable for a Director’s Report.

Contact us today on 01924 669940 or send us an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk to find out more about how we can help you with SECR.

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Compliance365 are a one-stop-shop offering a range of energy and carbon consultancy services nationwide.  

We provide services across a wide variety of sectors including: 

• Education  
• Hospitality  
• Leisure and Retail  
• Housing Associations 
• Public Bodies  
• and many more!  

When working with customers we always ensure our work is delivered to the highest standards and take a great focus on customer care.  

Not only can we help you to comply with various energy legislations, but we can also provide a helping hand when it comes to energy and carbon consultancy advice. Here are just a few ways in which we can help you:  

Compliance with Energy Legislations 

At Compliance365 we have a plethora of experience offering high-quality assessments with a high-speed turnaround.   

Energy assessments that we provide include: 

• Display Energy Certificates 
• Energy Performance Certificates 
• TM44 Air Conditioning 
• Minimum Energy Performance Standards 
• Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme 
• Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting 
• And more!  

Carbon Consultancy 

In addition to helping organisations to become compliant with energy legislations, we are experts when it comes to assisting organisations with their energy and carbon reduction plans. 

We offer numerous solutions to our clients to assist them with energy and carbon reduction such as: 

Behavioural Training 

• Billing Management 
• Effective Energy Management 
• Energy and Carbon Auditing 
• Net Zero Carbon Reports 

At Compliance365, we are passionate about helping our clients to become more energy efficient, reducing their carbon footprint wherever possible. 

Want to find out more – Get in touch 

We provide advice and guidance on all our services; how to save energy; how to save money on your energy bills; and ultimately how to become more energy efficient. If you want to learn more about how we can help you. Then get in touch with our friendly team on 01924 669940 or send us an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk.   

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Here at Compliance365, we are here to help you not only support Earth Day but also help you the rest of the 364 days a year.

We can do this by:

• Finding ways in which your business can reduce its carbon footprint
• Provide bespoke energy consultancy advice, support, and guidance
• Help you towards your Net Zero goals

Finding ways for your business to reduce its carbon footprint   

Compliance365 can help you reduce your carbon footprint by providing you with an energy audit. An energy audit is an in-depth report to demonstrate the energy-saving areas in your business. The main aim of an energy audit is to underline the potential behavioural changes that will reduce a property’s energy consumption. From these reports, energy savings can then be calculated alongside budgetary costs and the payback period. 

At Compliance365 our energy audits are bespoke to each customer. From the findings of our energy audits, we can recommend upgrades such as LED lighting, photoelectric controls, solar panels, and boiler optimisations. 

Providing bespoke energy consultancy advice, support, and guidance 

Here at Compliance365, we have a wealth of experience in helping our clients to reduce their carbon footprint and energy spending by providing expert consultancy, advice, and support. Our experienced, industry accredited team, works shoulder to shoulder with our clients to enhance energy performance, identify areas for carbon reduction and ensure compliance. Energy services we can help you with include DECs, EPCs, TM44s, MEPs, SECR, ESOS, Net Zero, and other energy legislation.  

We can help you toward your Net Zero goals 

After the UK became the first country to aim towards a target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. Businesses have faced the challenge to reduce their carbon footprint to meet this target.   

A way in which businesses are doing this is by setting Net Zero goals. Net Zero refers to reaching a balance between greenhouse gas emissions emitted and greenhouse gas emissions removed from the atmosphere. Net Zero is reached when the amount we add is no more than the amount removed. It is recommended that organisations create a road map to understand what steps need to be taken to reach NetZero. 

If you are just starting on your journey toward Net Zero or have already started and are unsure on your next steps towards Net Zero. Compliance365 can help by advising you on how to become more energy efficient and help you on your journey towards Net Zero in line with the UK government.  

How Can We Help? 

If you want to learn more about how to reduce your carbon emissions, reduce your carbon footprint, receive advice on energy consultancy and how to become more aware of how your business can help the earth. Then get in touch with our friendly team on 01924 669940 or send us an email to sales@compliance365.co.uk.  

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The Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) also known as Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), came into effect in April 2018. MEPS legislation makes it unlawful to let residential or commercial properties with an EPC rating of F or G until their energy efficiency has been addressed. The MEPS legislation does not affect properties that are being sold. However, a low energy rating may put off potential buyers.

The responsibility of complying with MEPS legislation is the landlord or property owner’s and isn’t the tenant’s responsibility.

Landlords will be unable to re-let a property without a compliant EPC or an agreed exemption.

Some properties are exempt from MEPS legislation they include:

• Some listed buildings
• Places of worship
• Temporary buildings that will be used for less than 2 years
• Stand alone buildings with total useful floor space of less than 50sqm
• Some buildings that are due to be demolished
• Holiday accommodation that’s rented out for less than 4 months a year or is let under a license to occupy
• Residential buildings used less than 4 months a year

At Compliance365 we can help landlords and property owners determine the best way to upgrade their properties rating through our MEPS EPC reports.

Compliance365’s MEPS report follows the below steps:

• An accredited assessor will conduct a site survey.
• Compliance365 will generate a building model with HVAC and lighting attributes. We are able to run energy-saving simulations such as upgrading lighting or installing variable speed drives.
• We utilize a technology called DesignBuilder to create a 3D model complete with energy attributes of the building recorded during the site survey and to accurately calculate the least expensive and easiest building upgrades to attain an EPC rating of ‘E’ or above. We do this by performing what-if scenario solutions to accurately calculate the easiest upgrades to achieve an EPC rating of E or above.
• Finally, once all proposed upgrades are made where practical we can complete a post EPC.

Our report summarises the effect each recommendation would have on a property EPC rating. At Compliance365 we offer EPC and review service that helps our customers achieve compliance.  Our team of energy and carbon consultants is happy to provide advice and guidance on MEPS legislation.

Contact us today on 01924 669940 or send us an email to info@compliance365.co.uk to find out more about how we can help you.

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