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Governing Frameworks
Our governance framework is built on integrity, compliance & global awareness.
We operate within the full scope of UK energy legislation and regulatory oversight, ensuring that every action we take supports a fair, transparent, and future-ready energy market.
Our approach blends national accountability with international perspective, allowing us to serve clients responsibly in a rapidly evolving global energy system.
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS)
BICS is a government scheme that can reduce electricity costs for eligible manufacturers in England, Scotland and Wales. It exempts qualifying grid electricity from certain policy costs: the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) from April 2027, and Capacity Market (CM) costs from October 2027. It is an exemption from specified electricity charges, not a discount on your whole energy bill. Government eligibility decisions are expected in January 2027.
Could your business qualify?
Your business must be registered at Companies House, operate in an eligible manufacturing sector, manufacture products on the government’s eligible product list, and use at least 33 MWh of grid electricity a year at each site claimed.
You will need evidence of more than 16.5 MWh of grid electricity use over the relevant six consecutive months. The sector is checked using your registered SIC code and the products using HS codes. Eligibility and the level of relief are assessed site by site; a qualifying head office does not make every site eligible.
For sites making a mix of eligible and ineligible products, the share of electricity used for qualifying activity affects the exemption: 25% or less brings no exemption; more than 25% but less than 50% brings a 50% exemption; 50% or more brings a 100% exemption from the specified policy costs, subject to the scheme rules.
Shared meters and any existing British Industry Supercharger support can alter the result. Only grid-supplied electricity counts.
What might you save?
The amount depends on electricity use, eligible activity, the applicable policy charges and how your supplier bills them. For an illustration only: if 1,000,000 kWh of annual grid use qualified for an exemption and the three covered charges together amounted to 2 p/kWh, the annual saving would be around £20,000 once all three exemptions were active.
A 50% exemption on that same basis would be around £10,000. The 2 p/kWh is an illustrative assumption, not a published BICS rate or a quotation. We can estimate your position from your bills and supplier terms. The government has also announced an additional payment relating to 2026–27; its detailed delivery is still being updated in the guidance.
Key dates
Date What happens
01/10/2026 First application window opens
30/11/2026 First application window closes
January 2027 Eligibility decisions expected
April 2027 RO + FiT exemptions begin for approved sites
October 2027 CM exemption begins for approved sites
What YOU need TO GET STARTED
We can coordinate an initial eligibility review with our specialist partner Enistic, help assemble the evidence and support the application process.
You will need;
- Your Company Name and Registration Number, Manufacturing Site Addresses & the products made at each site.
- Your Registered SIC Code, product descriptions and any known HS codes.
- Electricity bills and MPANs covering the most recent six consecutive months available within the previous 12 months, plus production evidence for the same period.
- Details of landlord or shared meter arrangements, onsite generation and any existing British Industry Supercharger certificate.
With a complete energy profile, we can also review your current contract and run a full tender where appropriate, check how suppliers price and apply the exemption, and monitor your bills to make sure the approved benefit is passed through.
An eligibility check is indicative; the government makes the final decision.
Ask us for a written scope and fee proposal before instructing us.
APPLICATIONS
The first application window is short.
Contact your SOP account manager to arrange a site-by-site review and start gathering the bills and production records.
Alternatively, complete the quick-start onboarding form below, we will get back to you to complete your profile & guide you on the next steps.
Please provide your details & attach documents.
SECR - Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting
Clear - Accurate - Audit Ready
SECR requires qualifying organisations to report:
- Energy consumption
- Carbon emissions
- Energy efficiency actions
We support you with:
- Full data collection and validation
- Energy and carbon calculations
- Director-level reporting and commentary
- Clear, compliant disclosures
- Ongoing annual support
We make SECR simple — and meaningful.
ESOS – Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
Identify Opportunities - Take Action - Stay Compliant
ESOS is not just an audit — it’s a chance to uncover real savings.
We provide:
- Full ESOS compliance support
- Detailed energy audits
- Identification of cost-saving opportunities
- Practical, tailored action plans
- Ongoing implementation support
We don’t just deliver reports — we help you act on them.
SOPEG GOVErnance FRAMEWORK
Regulatory & Legal Framework
SOPEG provides energy consultancy and procurement services within a market governed by UK energy legislation and regulatory oversight. While SOPEG is not an energy supplier, our services are delivered in alignment with the legal and regulatory structures that govern the UK gas and electricity markets.
Key legislation influencing our activities includes:
- Electricity Act 1989
- Gas Act 1986
- Utilities Act 2000
- Energy Acts (2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016)
- Energy Act 2023
These laws establish the structure of the UK energy market, define regulatory powers, and underpin consumer and business protections relevant to procurement and advisory services.
Ofgem & Market Oversight
The UK energy market is regulated by Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets). Although energy consultants and procurers are not currently licensed by Ofgem, our work operates within a regulatory ecosystem shaped by:
- Supplier licence conditions
- Market conduct requirements
- Transparency and disclosure standards
- Consumer protection rules
SOPEG ensures that our advisory and procurement activities do not contribute to, or rely upon, non-compliant market behaviour.
Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) Regulation
Energy consultants and brokers are classed as Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) within the retail energy market.
The UK Government has confirmed its intention to bring TPIs under formal regulatory oversight, with Ofgem expected to act as the regulator. This forthcoming framework is expected to introduce requirements around:
- Registration or authorisation
- Standards of conduct
- Transparency of fees and commissions
- Monitoring, compliance and enforcement
SOPEG proactively aligns its operations with these emerging expectations to ensure regulatory readiness.
Transparency, Fees & Conflicts of Interest
SOPEG is committed to full transparency in all commercial arrangements.
Our governance principles include:
- Clear disclosure of fees, commissions or remuneration structures
- No misleading pricing, savings claims or market representations
- Transparent explanation of supplier relationships where applicable
- Active identification and management of conflicts of interest
We support Ofgem’s enhanced transparency requirements introduced from October 2024 and operate in a manner consistent with those principles.
Consumer & Business Protection
SOPEG complies with UK consumer and business protection legislation, including:
- Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008
- Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (where applicable)
- Misrepresentation Act 1967
- UK contract and negligence law
All advice, marketing materials and procurement recommendations are designed to be accurate, evidence-based and fair.
Competition & Ethical Market Conduct
SOPEG conducts its activities in accordance with UK competition law, including:
- Competition Act 1998
- Enterprise Act 2002
We do not engage in, support or facilitate anti-competitive practices, supplier collusion, market manipulation or unfair procurement processes.
Public Sector & Procurement Compliance
Where SOPEG supports public sector or regulated bodies, we align our services with statutory procurement requirements, including:
- Procurement Act 2023 (effective from February 2025)
- Principles of transparency, fairness and proportionality
Our procurement support is designed to complement, not undermine, formal procurement obligations.
Data Protection & Confidentiality
SOPEG recognises the importance of safeguarding sensitive information.
We comply with:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act 2018
Client data is handled securely, lawfully and confidentially, with appropriate organisational and technical controls in place.
Professional Standards & Accountability
SOPEG operates to high professional standards, including:
- Acting in the best interests of clients
- Maintaining independence and integrity
- Keeping clear records of advice and decisions
- Ongoing review of regulatory and legislative developments
Our governance framework is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in legislation, regulation and industry best practice.
TAKE YOUR POWER BACK!
Take Control of Your Energy — Costs, Data, and Carbon.
Our mission is to give UK businesses full control over their energy — reducing costs, increasing transparency, and driving measurable sustainability through data-led strategy and long-term partnership.