Energy Compliance and Exemptions

What are the consequences of not following energy compliance?

Financial Penalties

Non-compliance can result in hefty fines from regulatory bodies, which can significantly impact your business’s finances.

Increased Operating Costs

Without compliance, businesses may face higher energy bills due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities for energy-saving incentives.

Legal Action

Repeated or severe violations may lead to legal proceedings, potential prosecution, and enforcement actions.

Reputational Damage

Many clients and investors prefer compliant businesses—non-compliance can harm your reputation, weaken trust, and reduce contract opportunities.

What do we mean by energy compliance and exemptions?

Energy compliance is a critical aspect of operating in today’s business environment. It involves adhering to laws and regulations that govern energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental impact. Our team stay up-to-date with the latest regulations, ensuring that our clients remain compliant and avoid any potential penalties or legal issues.

Energy exemptions can provide relief from certain taxes, levies, or fees associated with energy consumption. Our knowledgeable team can guide you through the complex landscape of exemptions, helping you identify and take advantage of the opportunities available to your business.

Energy compliance and exemptions industry links

UK Gov Net-Zero
Government advisement on net-zero strategies and UK green goals.
European Environmental Agency (EEA)
The EU's primary source of information regarding climate, infrastructure, and the environment.
Scottish Gov
Energy advice for businesses operating in Scotland.
United Nations
Helpful information on net-zero and climate change from the UN.
Energy Ombudsman
Resolution of disputes between consumers and suppliers in the energy sector.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Energy Policies for the global energy sector.

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS)
Information and advice on the public sector decarbonisation scheme.
Ofgem
Energy regulator in the UK with information on energy policy and regulation.
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
UK Government ESOS deadlines for businesses.
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting policy (SECR)
Government guidance on the SECR policy.
UK Min-Met
Exemptions from mineralogical and metallurgical processes levy.
UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Guidance on the UK's CBAM legislation.

Min-met exemptions

The UK government offers a number of exemptions from the Climate Change Levy (CCL) for businesses that use energy for mineralogical and metallurgical processes. These exemptions are designed to support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy by encouraging businesses to use more efficient and sustainable energy sources.

Mineralogical processes: These are processes that involve the extraction or processing of minerals, such as mining, quarrying, and mineral processing.
Metallurgical processes: These are processes that involve the extraction or processing of metals, such as smelting, refining, and casting.

Wondering if you’re eligible for exemptions? Find out today using the button below!

Energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS)

ESOS promotes energy efficiency by raising awareness, identifying savings opportunities, and encouraging energy optimisation to cut costs and emissions.

ESOS mandates large businesses and non-public sector organisations to conduct energy audits every four years, assessing consumption and recommending efficiency improvements. These findings must be reported to the UK Environment Agency, with financial penalties issued for non-compliance.

We can help you avoid these financial penalties – simply get in touch today using the button below!

Streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR)

SECR is a mandatory reporting framework for large UK businesses aimed at improving transparency around energy use and carbon emissions. Under SECR, qualifying organisations must disclose their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency measures in their annual Directors’ Report.

By increasing transparency and accountability, the framework encourages businesses to improve sustainability practices, cut carbon footprints, and enhance overall energy efficiency.

Non-compliance with SECR can lead to significant penalties. Our team can assess whether your business qualifies for SECR and guide you through the reporting process to ensure full compliance.

Climate change levy (CCL)

The Climate Change Levy (CCL) encourages businesses to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by promoting energy efficiency and low-carbon alternatives. Companies can achieve this through energy-saving technologies, process optimisation, or renewable energy use.

Exemptions and reductions apply to energy-intensive sectors and businesses in government-backed schemes like Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) or the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), offering discounts or full exemptions from the CCL.

Want to find out if you’re exempt? Get in touch with our team today using the button below.

Did You Know...

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a unit of measurement commonly used to quantify energy. It represents the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at sea level.