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The new ESOS scheme means mandatory energy auditing for larger organisations

he government has 2. Conduct energy audits to body whose register has been “the
Tcompleted its consultation identify cost-effective energy approved by the Environment
process and has now efficiency recommendations. Agency. government
published its draft guidance on Companies are exempt
implementing its new Energy 3. Report compliance to the from the regulations if they is hoping that
Saving Opportunities Scheme Environment Agency by 5 have obtained the ISO 5001
(ESOS). This is a mandatory December 2015. Energy Management System. companies
energy assessment and energy Otherwise, they will have to will take
saving identification scheme Although participants are conduct an audit every four
that is being implemented to not required to implement years. advantage
comply with Article 8 of the EU the energy efficiency
Energy Efficiency Directive. recommendations, the n FOR FURTHER DETAILS of the cost
In order to comply with these government is hoping that AND COPIES OF THE
new regulations, a company that companies will take advantage DRAFT GUIDANCE, savings
qualifies as a large undertaking of the cost savings identified. PLEASE CONTACT
(250 employees or more) on 31 The energy audits need to STEVE WALKER ON identified.”
December 2014, must do three be conducted or reviewed by 01676 526050, OR EMAIL
things: a qualified lead assessor, who steve@bossfederation.co.uk.
may be an external consultant
1. Measure its total energy or an in-house expert. They
consumption, including will need to demonstrate their
buildings, transport and competence by registering with
industrial activities. an appropriate professional

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