Compliance Checklist
Compliance Checklist
The HTP Compliance Checklist covers a variety of energy and environmental regulations for businesses. Here is a summary of the key compliance areas:
Is my Business Included?
Summary
Deadline
Climate Change Agreements (CCA)
Different industrial businesses such as manufacturers and refrigerated storage.
CCA is a voluntary agreement between an organisation and a government regulator to report energy usage against a set target to reduce your climate change levy.
Annual reporting/in line with target periods.
Climate Change Levy (CCL) Reconciliation
Organisations running CHP systems and taking part in the CHPQA program.
The yearly review of an organisation’s CHPQA Certificate should be conducted in accordance with HMRC guidelines for CCL relief.
Annually.
Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR)
UK companies and charities with: 250+ employees, an £18 million+ balance sheet, and a turnover exceeding £36 million.
Report UK energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions annually with year-end accounts to Companies House.
Annually.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Any company handling packaging with an annual turnover exceeding £1 million and PLACING 25 tonnes of packaging on the market.
Collect and report packaging data, pay fees and charges, and obtain PRNs for recycling obligations.
1 October 2024 – January to June 2024
1 April 2025 – July to December 2024
Display Energy Certificates (DEC)
Any public building frequented by visitors that exceed an area of 250 square meters.
Perform energy assessments to identify potential savings and generate an energy certificate reflecting real-world performance.
For areas between 250m² and 1,000m², inspections occur every decade, while for spaces larger than 1,000m², inspections are conducted annually.
Air conditioning Inspections (TM44)
All businesses with air conditioning systems.
Inspection of system where the effective rated output is more than 12kW combined.
Every 5 years.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
Necessary for structures undergoing sale, lease, or construction.
A conceptual perspective on the anticipated energy efficiency of a building.
Every decade or upon a building changing ownership.
Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
Any UK business that meet one of these: employ over 250 staff or have annual revenue exceeding €50 million and an annual balance sheet exceeding €43 million.
Collect data, devise an audit strategy, execute audits, pinpoint energy-saving prospects, get your report approved by a lead assessor, and submit it to the Environment Agency.
Phase 3 – 5/06/2024
Phase 4 – 5/12/2027
Heat Meter Verification (CHP)
CHP Systems.
To uphold enrolment in the CHPQA Program, verification of CHP heat meters is required.
Every 2 years.
Compliance Checklist
The HTP Compliance Checklist covers a variety of energy and environmental regulations for businesses. Here is a summary of the key compliance areas:
| Title | Is my Business Included? | Summary | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Agreements (CCA) | Different industrial businesses such as manufacturers and refrigerated storage. | CCA is a voluntary agreement between an organisation and a government regulator to report energy usage against a set target to reduce your climate change levy. | Annual reporting in line with target periods. |
| Climate Change Levy (CCL) Reconciliation | Organisations running CHP systems and taking part in the CHPQA. | The yearly review of an organisation’s CHPQA Certificate. | Annually. |
| Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) | UK companies that either meet 250+ employees, annual turnover of £36m, and/or a balance sheet of £18m. | Report UK energy usage and emissions in your annual Directors/Strategic Report. | Annually. |
| Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) | Any company handling packaging over 25 tonnes and turnover above £1 million. | Collect and report packaging data, and pay fees based on packaging handled. | 1 October 2024 - January to June 2024 data; March 2025 - July to December 2024 data |
| Display Energy Certificates (DEC) | Any public building accessed by the public and over 250 sqm. | Perform energy assessment and display certificate publicly to promote transparency. | Buildings between 250-999m²: every 10 years. Over 1,000m²: annually. |
| Air conditioning Inspections (TM44) | All businesses with air conditioning systems. | Inspection of systems that are over 12kW and more than five years old. | Every 5 years. |
| Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) | Necessary for structured/engineered changes in building or new constructions. | A certificate that highlights energy performance & environmental impact. | Every decade or upon building changes/renovations. |
| Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) | Any UK business that meets one of: 250+ employees, £44m turnover, or £38m+ balance sheet. | Collect data, derive an audit every 4 years and suggest efficiency improvements. | Phase 3 – 5/6/2024; Phase 4 – 5/12/2027 |
| Heat Meter Verification (CHP) | CHP Systems. | Is required to maintain the CHPQA accreditation and continue to benefit from reduced Climate Change Levy. | Every 2 years. |