CRC: the facts - The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme came into force on 1 April. What will its impact be on business and rac firms in particular

摘要

The introduction of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme could be seen as another expense for industries fighting their way through a bleak market. Nonetheless, it's worth bearing in mind some important facts. Firstly, it won't require direct compliance from most rac firms as only organisations with electricity usage of more than 6,000 kWh during 2008 are required to comply with the scheme fully. "If you've a bill that high, you're talking about electricity bills that are more than ￡500,000 a year, This is not designed for small organisations," says Environment Agency head of climate change and sustainable development Tom Grayling. But naturally, this will include large energy-using customers, notably the supermarkets - and they will be looking to their supply partners for help in meeting the targets (see overleaf).