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What’s next for ESOS Phase 3 participants? 
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What’s next for ESOS Phase 3 participants? 

ESOS compliance has entered a new era where pinpointing energy efficiency opportunities must lead to demonstrable action. …
What did the King’s Speech say about utilities? 
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What did the King’s Speech say about utilities? 

Introduction of Great British Energy and strengthening the powers of the water regulator were among the announcements featured in the King’s Speech …
Ministerial appointments announced following Labour win 
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Ministerial appointments announced following Labour win 

Following Labour’s general election win on Friday 5 July, the new government has issued a list of ministerial appointments approved by His Majesty …
Election 2024: Key Energy and Environmental Pledges Summarised
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Election 2024: Key Energy and Environmental Pledges Summarised

As the UK general election approaches and party manifestos are published, our market analysis team has summarised the major developments concerning …
NHS Net Zero Commitment requirement for suppliers on lower contract thresholds comes into force  
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NHS Net Zero Commitment requirement for suppliers on lower contract thresholds comes into force  

More companies must demonstrate their net zero ambitions when bidding for NHS contracts under the newest guidance. …
ESOS portal opens for compliance submissions 
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ESOS portal opens for compliance submissions 

Environment Agency’s online portal is now open for notification of compliance submissions ahead of ESOS Phase 3 deadline of 5 June 2024. …
Government launches awaited second REMA consultation 
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Government launches awaited second REMA consultation 

Originally expected in autumn 2023, this consultation examines specific proposals and a short-list of remaining options as part of the ongoing Review …
ESOS Phase 3 – Compliance Notification Enforcement Extension
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ESOS Phase 3 – Compliance Notification Enforcement Extension

The Environment Agency has announced that the new ESOS compliance reporting system will go live on 19th March 2024….
Energy in Spring Budget 2024 
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Energy in Spring Budget 2024 

On 6 March Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to the House of Commons. Let’s look at some of the energy and sustainability …
Eyes on the horizon – What did our first 2024 webinar foresee? 
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Eyes on the horizon – What did our first 2024 webinar foresee? 

Over 400 people registered to our first webinar of the year, where Dr Michelle de Jongh, Emma Hird and Rob Leak shared their insights on what some of …
How did the Autumn Statement affect non-domestic energy consumers?
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How did the Autumn Statement affect non-domestic energy consumers?

How did the Autumn Statement delivered by Jeremy Hunt on 22 November, affect non-domestic energy consumers?…
Autumn Statement 2023: A summary
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Autumn Statement 2023: A summary

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. Here are the highlights so far….

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