Article by the diyweek.net
Time is ticking for manufacturers who need to reduce their carbon emissions before the government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme kicks off in April 2010.
The CRC scheme will put a price on carbon emissions from energy use, enforcing organisations to buy allowances equal to their annual emissions. However, a ‘cap’ will be [...]
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Carbon compliance deadline approaches
Carbon Trust surveys can save up to 25% on energy spend
The Carbon Trust is offering free advice to companies that spend between £50,000 and £3 million a year on energy. They can offer savings of between 10 per cent and 25 per cent where available. Lots of companies are especially concerned about increases in energy bills which makes the possibility of savings a great prospect.
Threshold for Carbon Trust loans Increased
An Article in the Telegraph this morning revelled that the Carbon Trust is to increase the maximum loan size to £500,000 because they were receiving more applications for expensive equipment. the loans are available to small and mid-sized companies. The previous average loan has been about £38,000 but, with more companies wanting to make larger investments [...]
Energy performance certificates – deadline impossible for business
Since January 4th this year as part of European legislation, every building must have on display an energy performance certificate . Whilst some extensions have been made possible to larger organisations, a fine ranging from £500-£1000 exists per building.
For some this is still an issue, for example take this example at Dunfries & Galloway council. [...]
