 |
 |
|
"The global threat from climate change is
now clearer than ever. The whole economy has to change."
Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco Chief Executive |
|
|
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Carbon Reduction Commitment) is the UK’s new carbon emissions trading scheme that will start operating in April 2010. Many businesses previously unaffected by emissions trading are likely to be subject to the CRC.
Carbon Reduction Commitment will currently cover all organisations whose electricity consumption is:
- through half-hourly meters is greater than 6,000MWh/yr
- equivalent to a electricity bill of £500k p.a.
UK parent companies need to record all UK energy consumption for all UK subsidiaries from fixed point sources, e.g. electricity, gas, on-site diesel generators but not vehicle fuel. This information is then used to calculate CO2 emissions and report annually to the government. For every tonne of CO2 emitted, they will need to purchase units from the government at £12 per tonne in the first 3 years. After three years they will be purchased at auction. Any shortfall or excess can be traded on an open market after the initial auction period is over.
Envitae can help your business save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, whether or not your company is subject to CRC. We can arrange a full Energy Efficiency Survey on your commercial property, to help you understand building energy efficiency, this could include a Mechanical and Engineering Services Installation Report complete with recommendations on cutting carbon emissions. An Energy Performance Certificate can help reveal building energy efficiency, as can an Air conditioning audit or Air conditioning Inspection.
Envitae are specialists in providing solutions for energy compliance, offering advice and assistance with energy compliance to the commercial property and residential property markets throughout the UK. We can help you comply with government legislation and improve your building energy efficiency. We will deal with your energy compliance requirements from start to finish, offering invaluable advice and arranging inspection and certification. A recent survey showed 100% of our existing customers would recommend Envitae.
|
|
