Less Than A Month to the Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme

The UK government recently announced a one month countdown to the start of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme.

The scheme will require that large public and private sector organisations take part, starting April 1st, to help reduce the carbon emissions in the country. This will also help to benefit the businesses due to the fact that greater energy efficiency means cheaper fuel bills.

A number of changes can be made by the businesses to help reduce carbon emissions. This could include revamping office premises to install energy efficient technology. For example, installing double glazing can reduce heat lost through the windows by half. Replacing boilers, installing renewable heating systems, and looking for more efficient methods of using paper and printers can all help to meet targets.

Energy and climate change minister, Joan Ruddock, commented saying ‘There’s just one month to go until the start of the CRC which will see large public and private sector organisations cutting emissions as well as saving money on fuel bills.’ She added that this is a ‘real opportunity for business and industry’ to take a leading role in reducing emissions and tackling climate change.

It has been claimed that those who participate in the scheme could save a total of £1 billion each year by 2020 after the changes have been made. Four million tonnes of carbon dioxide could also be saved each year, when the scheme is properly up and running by 2020.