September Highlights: ESOS Phase 4, Action Plans, BECCS, and CfD

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We are now in Phase 4 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) . But the government has not yet finalised all the details of this phase. What can businesses expect?

Environmental groups have published a critique of the government’s strategy on Biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). They also have an ongoing legal case against the government on the same issue. We asked them why BECCS is so problematic.

There is now some leeway in the deadline for submitting your action plan for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). The deadline is still officially 5 December 2024, but that doesn't mean you should wait. Here are some key pointers for your ESOS Action Plan.

The results from the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction will see a record-breaking 131 renewable energy projects receive funding, compared to 92 in the previous round. Once completed, the new projects will power the equivalent of 11 million British homes.

Buildings in the commercial sector are still seeing a major lag in improving their energy efficiency measures, says a new report from CBRE. But, the business case for improving your buildings still stands strong.

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