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To find out more about
Orchard can help with
your Carbon Reduction
Commitment
click here>
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The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is one of the tools the Government is using to help the UK minimise carbon emissions, whilst ensuring that we have access to clean and affordable energy for years to come.
CRC will address these issues in two main ways:
- charging organisations on the carbon emissions that result from their energy use
- putting the environmental performance of organisations in the public eye, by publishing the performance of all those covered by the scheme in a league table.
How does it work?
- The CRC affects most organisations with a half hourly electricity consumption of over 6,000 MWh (6,000,000kwh’s) per annum (circa £400k).
- At the start of each year, organisations affected are required to purchase allowances of carbon that they expect to emit over the following year.
- At the end of each year, organisations covered will be placed in the CRC league table.
- Carbon allowances will then be refunded based on ranking within the league table. Organisations with poor environmental performance will be penalised, whilst those with good performance will be rewarded.
How can Orchard help?
The cost of carbon allowances for the period 2010 - 2013 will make up approximately 8% - 10% of the annual energy bill. By implementing energy efficiency measures and minimising carbon emissions, organisations can take advantage of significant financial benefits.
As an integral part of your energy contract with Orchard, we offer a complete CRC solution. This encompasses every stage of the process from an initial energy survey to assess energy efficiency at your site, through to project management of the implementation of our recommendations. We are committed to preparing our clients for the CRC and we can improve environmental performance at your organisation, avoiding the extra costs and instead taking advantage of the financial gains that will be available.
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