INDUSTRY INSIGHT A
ccording to the Climate Change Committee’s 2025 report to parliament, more than half of the energy used in our economy is simply
wasted due to the ineffi ciencies built into fossil fuel technologies. Whether it’s in transport, space heating or industrial processes, electrifi cation will help to reduce that waste. At the same time, much of our built environment is wasteful of energy, and unfi t for the future of changing weather conditions. Improving energy effi ciency throughout buildings will build climate resilience, while also reducing emissions and energy costs for many organisations. Electrifi cation and the built environment are just two examples of how the energy and energy effi ciency landscape is starting to change. Energy managers and business leaders have to help drive these changes while juggling the demands of daily operations. Yet that’s much easier said than done, especially when the future seems unclear, or requires new technology, reports and ways of operating. There is no burying our heads in the sand. All UK
organisations need to be aware of the developments on the horizon; they need to incorporate them into their business plans and get ready for any shockwaves. Acting sooner is also an advantage; small steps now can deliver meaningful impact while building momentum over the long term. Tim Holman, Team Energy’s head of operations
explains why UK organisations should be wary about any changes to energy effi ciency ratings in 2026. “Organisations should brace themselves for potential changes to the requirements for energy effi ciency certifi cates. A consultation on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework closed in February 2025, the results of which are expected very soon, and the reforms could start to be applied from 2026. Shorter validity periods for Display Energy Certifi cates (DECs) and their recommendation reports have been proposed, and there could be updates to enforcement mechanisms, including fi nes for DECs and Air Conditioning Certifi cates (TM44s). Also, while commercial EPC ratings themselves may not change in 2026, related to this could be the confi rmation of the new Minimum Energy Effi ciency Standards (MEES) requirements setting the trajectory for future tougher compliance obligations. “These are signifi cant changes, and I’d caution
energy and building managers to seek proper support ahead of taking any actions. At this stage, the best thing any organisation could do is fi nd a trusted partner that will help them understand the full breadth of these potential changes and collect the data they may need to act on them.” Data for sustainability reporting will also be of new importance in 2026, as the UK looks to introduce the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS). Tom Anderton, head of customer success,
explains what SRS means for UK organisations, and who is it going to impact? “If your company is aff ected by existing reporting such as Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) and Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
8 December 2025
Reporting and reduction: what to expect in energy and effi ciency in 2026
The UK’s energy effi ciency landscape is transforming, with new regulations, reporting, and effi ciency standards set to reshape how organisations manage their energy in 2026. From reformed EPC certifi cates to mandatory Scope 3 reporting, energy managers face mounting complexity on top of the need to transition to clean technologies. Graham Paul, service delivery director at TEAM Energy, speaks with the business’s effi ciency and carbon-reduction experts to fi nd out more.
Left: Graham Paul, service delivery director at TEAM Energy
(ESOS), then you may be impacted by the proposed SRS, along with large private companies and public interest entities (PIEs). Whilst voluntary at fi rst, SRS looks to be much more ambitious. For example, where SECR required reporting on energy consumption and Scope 1 and 2 emissions
without external validation, the SRS could require companies to have their data validated externally. It could also require companies to outline their transition plans and report on wider issues beyond simply climate and emissions. “Although small and medium sized business will not be in scope as part of the fi rst wave, if they are suppliers to larger fi rms which do fall in scope, they may be asked to provide emissions or sustainability data to help feed into their supply chain emissions. “A big change will also be Scope 3 emissions.
SRS will make Scope 3 reporting mandatory for aff ected companies after their fi rst year. We work with many organisations already reporting under SECR, but to those we’re not supporting, I would advise them to carry out an analysis of the gaps in
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