Level 1/UK Energy Regulation & ContextEnergy Legislation & Compliance3 / 11Energy Legislation CheckQuiz on ESOS and SECR requirements and timelines.5 min read · Jacob Willis, Net Zero LeadKnowledge check1. ESOS applies to:Industrial sites with combustion plant above 20 MWLarge undertakings, broadly 250+ employees or high turnoverPublic-sector bodies such as councils and NHS trustsEvery organisation with a UK electricity supply contract2. What must ESOS audits cover?At least 90% of total energy use across buildings, industry and transportElectricity consumption only, with gas and transport fuels reported on a voluntary basisOffice buildings only, since transport is exemptWhichever sites the board nominates as most significant3. SECR requires organisations to report:Their energy strategy to the regulator every six monthsEnergy use and carbon emissions in their annual accountsOnly if their emissions exceed a set carbon thresholdElectricity consumption alone, with gas exempted4. The reporting deadline for SECR is:The 31st of January every year for all companiesThree months after each ESOS compliance dateSet individually for each company by the Environment Agency's compliance teamAligned with filing the annual accounts for the financial yearCheck answers0 of 4 answered← PreviousSECR: Streamlined Energy & Carbon ReportingNext →The Climate Change Levy (CCL)