Carbon reduction comittment
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Energy Efficiency Scheme
is the UK Government’s new mandatory energy saving and emissions
reduction scheme. If your organisation used at least one
half-hourly electricity meter during 2008 then you must
register on the Environment Agency website.
The subsequent level of participation depends on how much
electricity your organisation uses.
- If your organisation used less than 6,000 megawatts per hour
(MWh) then you only need to register a simple information
disclosure.
- If your organisation used at least 6,000 MWh
of electricity then you must monitor energy consumption and
purchase allowances from the UK Government for each tonne of carbon
dioxide you emit.
You may be liable to a civil penalty if you do
not meet your legal obligations under CRC. Registration
closes on 30 September 2010 but please allow two weeks for
validation within the registration process. We urge all qualifying
organisations to register at the earliest opportunity so we can
help you before registration closes.
Comprehensive
information on the scheme is also available from the
Environment Agency, as are details on the
charging scheme. We suggest that you read through the guidance
before registering for the scheme.
If you need help or have any queries about
what your organisation needs to do to comply please:
email the SEPA CRC
team: contact the CRC helpdesk or
consult the
CRC User Guide 
.
Further information