CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

On 1st April 2010, the government’s CRC Energy Efficiency (Carbon Reduction Commitment) legislation came into effect.

The CRC Energy Efficiency legislation applies to all companies with at least one electricity meter settled on the half-hourly market. Organisations who consumed more than 6,000 megawatt-hours of half hourly metered electricity in 2008 will be required to participate fully in the scheme.

As a result of the Comprehensive Spending Review and 2011 Budget, participants must purchase allowances for each tonne of carbon emissions generated through energy use. The initial cost of CRC allowances will be set at £12/tonne.

Our CRC consultation experts will help you to develop a cost-effective approach to CRC compliance by:

• Developing a data collection strategy and an energy reduction plan
• Taking measures to secure a good league table position
• Compiling a CRC Evidence Pack for ongoing CRC compliance
• Budgeting for the purchase of CRC allowances

By developing an effective CRC strategy, you can protect your business from the financial and reputational risks of poor CRC performance, and turn it into an opportunity to gain competitive advantage.

Download our CRC Energy Efficiency Service Brochure to find out how Carbon Clear can help your business to both comply and perform well under the CRC.

Useful Resources

Read our CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme January 2012 Update with new guidance on purchasing CRC allowances.

Read our "CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is now a tax” Press Release which explains some of the changes annouced in the 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review and the likely implications for business.

Commentary on the changes to the CRC scheme from Carbon Clear's James Ramsay in the Guardian and Business Green.

View our October 2010 Update paper, with details about what to do now the registration deadline has past to achieve ongoing compliance.

View our July 2010 CRC Update Paper.

View our May 2010 CRC Update Paper.

Do you know your EAMs from your AMRs? If not, take a look at our CRC Carbon Jargon download. Contact us today regarding the carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme.