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What is the CRC Energy efficiency scheme?

The Carbon Reduction Commitment is a compulsory trading scheme aimed at non-energy intensive organisations in the UK.

The legislation is due to commence April 2010, the scheme plans to encourage more efficient use of energy across the public and private sectors.

The Carbon Reduction Commitment will be a mandatory scheme for all organisations that qualify (estimated to around 5,000 obligated full participants). Such organisations will have to measure and report their energy use, with an importance on working to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

The Carbon Reduction commitment has been developed by the UK Government, Devolved Administrators and the regulating bodies are the Environment Agency, SEPA (Scotland), NIEA (Northern Ireland).

If you are interested in finding out more about the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme simply call us on 0844 873 1034 or fill in our enquiry form.