Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme CRC
Carbon Reduction
Your organisation might be affected by a legally binding climate change and energy saving scheme.
The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is a new mandatory emissions trading scheme which started on 1st April 2010. It targets large public and private sector organisations and is intended to have a significant impact on reducing UK carbon dioxide emissions.
Anyone participating in this scheme must monitor energy use and report on their equivalent carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and then purchase allowances, sold by Government, to cover these emissions each year. If you do not meet your legal obligations under CRC you may be fined.
Find out how the CRC may affect you and your business. The joint authorities have developed guidelines for participants in the scheme which can be viewed on the Environment Agency website.
CRC seminars
The Environment Agency ran a series of seminars during March 2010 to inform larger businesses and public sector organisations about registration and participation in the scheme. To view the presentations please visit the Environment Agency website
CRC Charges
Charges associated with the CRC Scheme can be downloaded from the Environment Agency website CRC Charging Scheme, Charges and Guidance (.PDF.152Kb).
