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Autumn is upon us, and with the change of season Local Energy is pleased to announce that we have grown. We moved into our new office in Manchester on 1st September. Peter Chasmer, who has recently been promoted to Head … Continued
Job title: Energy Efficiency Project Manager Salary: £20 – 25K pro rata (dependent on experience) Terms: Part time (3 days per week), 1 year contract Overview This is an exciting new post where you can play a key role in the … Continued
Local Energy understands that a draft Statutory Instrument – the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 – was laid before parliament on 4th March. The Order is expected to replace the current legislation by May, in time to implement revised … Continued
Earlier this year Local Energy became a green deal provider. Since that point we have been completing the mechanics of becoming a fully fledged provider, building up a network of contacts and trialling our ideas as part of the Pioneer … Continued
Revised guidance under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA) to English local authorities with housing responsibilities was published on 26 July 2012. It sets out requirements for those authorities to report on the measures they propose to take to … Continued
Thank you to all of the delegates and speakers at our July events. We were very pleased to have a lively audience at all three events, in London, Manchester and – for the first time – Berwick upon Tweed. The … Continued
The Environment Agency issued a new update for CRC participants today. The full text of the guidance is reproduced below: If you are a CRC participant, you should have already received this email from the EA. The original … Continued
The long-awaited CRC simplification consultation was launched today (27 March). As trailed in last week’s Budget speech, the aim is to reduce the complexity and administrative burden on participants; if this cannot be achieved, the scheme may be scrapped. The … Continued
It’s been suggested that a number of CRC participants will want to have their annual report and accompanying evidence audited and signed-off prior to submission this year. This is now especially important with the first purchase of allowances accompanying the … Continued
In December 2011, we asked you to complete a survey regarding the energy management systems that were used within your organisation. A total of 26 organisations replied; 24 local authorities and 2 NHS Trusts. Here are the results and … Continued