Energy Matters | Issue 9 | 2022
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The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ES0S) comes but once every four years, and yes, it’s that time again! ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for eligible organisations in the UK. It applies to large undertakings, which includes businesses, not-for-profit bodies and other non-public sector undertakings. Eligible organisations must instruct a qualified ESOS Lead Assessor to complete an ESOS Audit, which they will then submit to the Environment Agency. But here’s the exciting part for Energy Assessors: only those with two years’ relevant experience can train to become ESOS Lead Assessors! This role is therefore a natural fit for NonDomestic Energy Assessors (NDEAs) and Display Energy and Certificate (DEC) Assessors and Energy Auditors.
Why become an ESOS Lead Assessor? ESOS is more detailed than a commercial energy assessment and would therefore suit those
looking to progress in their careers and move into an energy consultancy role. You have more freedom to delve into areas in more depth and to work closely with clients to provide energy advice. It’s also a useful tool for helping organisations achieve net zero, and helping support the UK government’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Due to the specialised nature of this work most ESOS Lead Assessors choose to charge a day or hourly rate - making it a potentially lucrative area of work. Elmhurst’s Head of Operations and former Non-Domestic Team Leader Josh Wakeling commented: “ESOS is a fantastic scheme and brilliant opportunity for energy assessors as it builds on their knowledge and experience gained as either non-domestic
