Tag Archives: local government

CRC Phase 2: Schools out… in England only

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 rules for Phase 2 qualification and registration. The changes have been widely debated since their [...]

Tags: , , , , , , | Posted by Karen Lawrence on March 15, 2013

CRC – are you in Phase 2?

Following the simplification of the CRC energy efficiency scheme, many local authorities will find that they no longer qualify for participation in Phase 2.   Please take our very short survey to help us find out whether local authorities think the removal of schools is good or bad, and how jobs in CRC and energy [...]

Tags: , , , , , | Posted by Karen Lawrence on February 1, 2013

Andy Johnston’s response to the Nottingham Declaration consultation

  Let me start by saying that I do want local authorities to reduce their carbon footprint and lead their communities as they tackle climate change. My comments on this proposal are quite negative but I have endeavoured to point the way to a different approach rather than just criticise. Firstly, the context in which [...]

Tags: , , , , , | Posted by Andy Johnston on August 25, 2011

The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Risks 2011’: some pointers for local government.

  The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Risks 2011’ publication lays out an important case for global action on the challenges of what it calls the “water-food-energy” nexus. The report is well worth reading, highlighting important points that are clearly relevant for leaders in the public sector and local government who are involved in strategy and [...]

Tags: , , , , , , , | Posted by Jonathan Balls on August 5, 2011