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The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme – A Brief Guide

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (previously known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment or CRC) is a regulatory incentive designed to encourage and improve energy efficiency in large public and private sector organisations. The scheme is mandatory, and, as well as improving energy efficiency, it aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) being emitted into the atmosphere.

This is part of the UK Government’s commitment to achieve its reduction targets for greenhouse gases.

EDP Health, Safety and Environment Consultants have produce a guide to CRC entitled: The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme – A Brief Guide which is now available to download.


Click to download the CRC Guide from EDP

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Do You Need A Carbon Reduction Commitment Health Check?

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The deadline date of 30th September 2010 for companies to submit energy consumption data to the Environment Agency under the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is fast approaching, but the latest information from the Environment Agency shows that only a small proportion of obligated organisations have submitted their data.

All organisations whose electricity use was measured through at least one half hourly meter (HHM) during calendar year 2008 will be required by law to submit data to the Environment Agency before the end of September deadline. (more…)