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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 [...]

Tags: , , , | Posted by Karen Lawrence on April 19, 2012

CRC Simplification Survey Results

During our recent events in London and Leeds we conducted a survey on the CRC simplification process. 14 public sector organisations responded, and the results show a clear scepticism amongst them that the changes will be a ‘simplification’. The key findings were: Only 14% of respondents thought that there would be a reduction in their [...]

Tags: , , , | Posted by matthewnoble on November 4, 2011

DECC: CRC simplification has limits

  The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has stated that it would not be expedient to remove certain aspects of financial administration from the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). Speaking on behalf of DECC at the Energy Solutions Expo on 11 October, Paul Wilson asserted that “some admin costs, like robust reporting, are there [...]

Tags: , , , , , , | Posted by matthewnoble on October 13, 2011
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DECC’s suggestion of ending the 90% CRC rule: a simplification?

  The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has stated that they intend to simplify the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme for the start of Phase 2, and will be holding a consultation in the autumn on what changes should be made. In preparation for this consultation, DECC in June set out their proposals [...]

Tags: , , , , | Posted by Jonathan Balls on August 16, 2011

Reaction to DECC publication on Academies’ CRC status

  The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today published a discussion paper on Academies’ participation in the CRC. You can find the report here. The paper addresses how academies might be dealt with under the CRC scheme in the future, laying out four possible options: Option 1: Retain the status quo. This [...]

Tags: , , , , | Posted by Jonathan Balls on August 15, 2011