CRC Update

The Government has issued a press release giving details on how far it has moved, to date, in the process towards the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (now to be known as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme) in April 2010. Legislation to implement CRC is expected before the end of the year. The press release includes links to the Government's response to the recent consultation on CRC and announces a number of changes that have emerged from the consultation process. No changes, however, are proposed to the basic liability structure of CRC which will affect those who contract for energy in buildings (i.e. very often the landlord) rather than those who actually consume the energy (i.e. the tenants). Click on DECC Press Release on CRC for more details.

The Business Section of today's Times includes a useful, albeit brief, guide to CRC for clients, explaining some of the key issues clients should consider between now and implementation. Click on CRC in The Times - How to meet the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Your clients may be interested to read this.