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Following a several-month-long investigation, the European Commission recently confirmed that the Capacity Market will soon be back in business. The CM was suspended last year after a legal ruling by the European Court of Justice that the Commission did not conduct an in-depth investigation into aspects of compliance with State Aid rules. The case was …

As pledged in the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation on the role of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in buildings. They want to understand the causes for discrepancies in EPCs for the same or similar buildings and where the potential issues come from. Another …

Find out what SECR means for you >> The publication of the government’s response to the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) consultation last week has finally brought some clarity to what, if any, the replacement for Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) reporting will be. We have been aware since 2016 that the financial element of …

The Capacity Market is open to all capacity providers including new and existing power stations, electricity storage plant, capacity provided by voluntary demand reduction and, from 2015 onwards, interconnectors. In recent declarations, the Rt Hon Claire Perry MP Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said that the Government plans …

Following a recent consultation to propose changes of environmental permits for the operation of medium combustion plant (MCP), new and standard rules have been set. Introduced in 2015, with the aim to improve air quality, the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) was introduced. Under the MCPD, combustion plant emissions must be formally measured and submitted …

There is an opportunity for forming Government opinion and having legislation to support the renewables industry by contributing your opinion to the consultation on “A future framework for heat in buildings”. It’s clear that action on decarbonising heat must be increased during the 2020s. So, the Government has declared an ambition to phase out the …

Ofgem has announced on 17th May 2018 its reforms to the Non-Domestic RHI regulations. Ofgem published guidance in support of these regulation changes on the 22nd May for Non-Domestic RHI on the Ofgem website. Eligible Heat Use changes From 22 May, applications can no longer include heating a swimming pool other than one which is …

The next milestone for the capacity market is the capacity auction on the 30th January. This is for the T1 delivery (2018-2019) and the T4 capacity auction for 2021-2022 delivery will take place on 6th February. Those who have passed the prequalification stage must deliver a Financial Commitment Milestone report within 18 months of the …

Last week TEAM joined other organisations in the Energy Sector to celebrate people and businesses across the industry at the inaugural Energy Live Personality Awards evening. The event welcomed 250 guests from a range of organisations including energy management specialists, utilities companies, energy consultancies and energy users from public and private sectors. TEAM were nominated …

Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunity (ESOS) scheme is underway and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has recently published an interim evaluation report that details the benefits of the scheme and the impact on organisations energy efficiency so far. Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunity scheme is underway and the …

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is asking businesses and other groups to help shape the new framework. The government has recently launched a consultation on the future of streamlined energy and carbon reporting. This is partly in recognition of the complexity created by the wide range of energy efficiency policies currently operating …

In a changing world of energy systems, Ofgem believe that the regulations should change to encourage the deployment of new smart technologies and respond to the emerging issues that they bring. They want to base its definition of storage as outlined by the Electricity Storage Network. That is: ‘Electricity storage in the electricity system is …

There is a growing concern with landlords and developers that they may face fines over the heat network regulations. The main issues are lack of awareness of the regulations, what the requirements are and the changing deadlines. The first phase of the Heat Network Regulations 2014 required participants to submit notification of communal and district …

Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariffs are changing from 20th September 2017 as a direct result of last year’s consultation. The changes will merge existing tariff bands for all solid biomass sizes; ‘small’ (less than 200kW), ‘medium’ (between 200kW and 1MW) and ‘large’ (1MW+) to create a single two-tier tariff band for all biomass plants. …

Domestic Energy customers are not alone in being overcharged due to billing errors According to a UK-based comparison site, around 1.3 million householders were overcharged by an average of £79 each by their suppliers. The biggest problem was that the customer meter readings didn’t match the billed amount, and a quarter of all customers said …

Participants of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) are being audited, the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed. Since the last compliance deadline, the EA have been working with external contractors to carry out compliance audits of participants ESOS assessments. It has carried out over 200 compliance audits and expect to conduct a further 180 this …

Did you know that Phase 2 of Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has already started? The Environment Agency (EA), says organisations that qualify for Phase 2 of the ESOS scheme should start working on their energy audits and identifying energy saving opportunities now. The next ESOS compliance deadline will be the 5th December 2019 but …

Future developments, new functionality, Cloud computing and the latest on the Water Market Reform were just some of the topics up for discussion at this year’s TEAM Regional Support Group events. The customer only events hosted by our TEAM directors, software experts and Customer Account Managers took place throughout May and featured an exciting line-up …

Crown Commercial Services (CCS) is bringing the largest public sector water framework agreement in the UK to the market. From April 1st, the water market in England begins to reform. If you are a business, charity, or public sector organisation, it means you will be able to switch the retail part of your water services …

More than 17,500 full applications have been made under the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI) since it opened in 2011, new Renewable Heat Incentive statistics have revealed. According to January’s Renewable Heat Incentive statistics, released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS); 16,317 have received full accreditations; 15,471 installations have received …

Here is the latest update on the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014. Government officials have announced plans to adjust the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014. TEAM’s RHI Industry Expert Justine Grant explains some of the changes expected to implemented in 2017. The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has …

The National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO) has announced that the feasibility study and requirement to fit heat meters by December 2016 has been delayed until 2017. The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 came into force in December 2014 under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. It affects all businesses within the UK that …

TEAM’s Managing Director Paul Martin has had an article published in the latest issue of Utility Week, a magazine devoted to water, gas and electricity industries. In the article Paul Martin explains why providing industry standard Electronic Data Interchange or EDI billing is a major customer retention tool for suppliers. Paul said: “If, as we …

Up to 1,700 organisations are being investigated by regulators of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), it has been revealed. The Environment Agency says the organisations are being investigated because regulators believe they “may have been” required to participate in the scheme but failed to make a submission before the final deadline. ESOS is a …

P272 is a regulatory change which alters the way business energy use is metered and billed. TEAM’s Bureau Manager, Scott Tomsett, explains more… All electricity suppliers have a P272 regulatory obligation directed by Ofgem to change the way customers with Profile Classes of 05 to 08 meters are billed. These changes must be made by …

The Building and Engineering Services Association has revised its Guide to Good Practice: Heat Metering for the RHI thanks to TEAM’s Justine Grant. The heat metering guide provides easy-to-read tips in ten chapters, with a clear index to help readers dip into its pages for specific types of information. The book covers the design, specification, …

The Government has announced it will abolish the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) from April 2019. It will mean that participants in the CRC scheme will be required to surrender allowances for the final time in October 2019 according the the Budget 2016 announcement. Announcing the plans during the Budget 2016, Chancellor George Osborne said the …

Many landlords are failing to comply with new Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 because of a lack of awareness. Those supplying and charging tenants for heating, cooling or hot water should have notified the National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO) by 31st December 2015. Failure to comply with the regulations is an offence and …

aM&T 2016 Meet TEAM at the 14th annual aM&T 2016 event that’s taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 25th February 2016. Book Your Place at aM&T 2016 TEAM will join like-minded energy managers at the aM&T 2016 to help advise them how to manage their energy more effectively in estates, buildings and …

Increased funding for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Announced… The government announced on the 25th November 2015 their plans to increase funding for the RHI from 2016 to 2021. It will mean that by 2021 an additional £1.15 billion will have been spent on the RHI scheme, while reforming the scheme to deliver better value …

Did you know that you could receive financial support from implementing energy efficiency projects through the Electricity Demand Reduction (EDR) Pilot Phase II, if you deliver electricity savings at peak times? If you’re thinking of replacing your old light fittings with LEDs or making any other improvement to your building or electrical equipment which would …

In just a few months’ time all participants in the RHI will have to use fuels that meet sustainability criteria or risk their payments being stopped. As the renewable heat market grows, Ofgem is using the new rules to make sure that biomass meets the government’s carbon and environmental targets. This will affect domestic and …

More than 30% of police forces throughout the UK use TEAM for some or all of their energy management. Police not only have a duty to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour but also to protect the environment in which we all live and work. George Barr, Energy & Environmental Office for West Mercia Police, …

Following the recent passing of The Water Act, from April 2017 water customers in England will be able to choose their water and sewerage supplier. Scotland has seen more than 70% of customers negotiate a better price of level of level of service since 2008 when the competitive water market opened. Open Water is holding …

Guest blog: Nobby Yamanouchi, Energy Management System Specialist, EnMS-Doc Associates Singapore Energy Conservation Act and ISO Workshop Success TEAM partner EnMS-Doc Associates and its partner in Singapore Antris Management Solutions held a three-day workshop in Singapore to highlight the importance of ISO50001 which is of major significance with the latest energy regulation changes in Singapore; the Energy Conservation …

Report from the Energy Efficiency Mission Launch Event, The Royal Society, Monday 4 February 2013. Department of Energy and Climate Change This was Energy Minister Greg Barker’s show – and some show. He pulled in high level support and you don’t get much higher than ex-President Clinton, Arnie Schwarzenegger and a surprise personal appearance by David Cameron. …

Stuart Turvey, Commercial Director from TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.), participated in a UK panel with SKM Enviros and the Carbon Trust. Together the panel presented their experiences from the UK in the adoption of energy efficient practices and the benefits of interval energy data in managing energy consumption, costs and emissions. TEAM recently represented …