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CRC costs: Will you pay more or less this year?

There is lots of detail in the CRC simplification document and it’s not immediately clear what the impact will be on this year’s annual report. It would be helpful to hear from public sector participants (and local authorities in particular) who have started to consider whether the changes will increase or decrease their annual reported [...]

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CRC simplification – Local Energy briefing

Overview DECC has now published the Government’s response to the consultation on simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. This sets out in detail the changes that will be made to the Scheme from Phase 2, but there are also an unexpectedly large number of changes coming into force immediately. Changes to the scope of the [...]

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CSPS July events – summary and presentations

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 presentation slides from each event can be downloaded using the links below, but please note [...]

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Local Energy is now a Green Deal provider

  Local Energy is now an authorised Green Deal Provider (GDPA124). We are available to work with local authorities, public sector bodies and private sector landlords on Green Deal and ECO. Any potential installer or GDAO who wishes to work with us please contact our CEO Andy Johnston on 02075542800 or at andy.johnston@lgiu.org.uk In addition [...]

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Simplifying the CRC: DECC consultation events announced

DECC has announced the dates for two CRC consultation events to be held next month. The events are scheduled for Manchester on 16th May and London on 23rd May. DECC said “This event will provide an opportunity for an exchange of views on Government’s simplification proposals on the CRC, which will help inform the final [...]

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CRC simplification consultation launched

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 consultation document is available on the DECC website; the deadline for responses is 18 June. [...]

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Feed in Tariffs – summary of scheme reform

The Government has announced its improvements to the FIT scheme following the Phase 1 consultation on solar PV. It has also published two further consultations: Comprehensive Review Phase 2A on solar PV cost controls, closing on 3rd April, and Phase 2B on FIT tariffs other than solar PV, closing on 26th April. We’ve summarised the [...]

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DECC confirms fee and dates for purchasing CRC allowances

  The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today published a new draft of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme allocation regulations. There are three key points of interest: Dates for purchase and allocation of allowances Price of allowances Fees The regulations make provision for the sale of allowances in the first phase of [...]

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Committee on Climate Change expresses concerns over Green Deal

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has expressed concerns about the success of the Green Deal following the recent launch of a consultation on the government’s proposals. In an open letter to Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the CCC voiced its concern that the current Green Deal plan will [...]

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DECC announces new funding for community and public sector energy projects

The Department for Energy and Climate Change announced on 7th December a £30 million boost in funding for public sector and community energy efficiency projects. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne stated that £10 million would be distributed through the Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF), and £20 million through the existing public sector Salix loans scheme. The [...]

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