The CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Are you prepared?

The Carbon Reduction Commitment

It is now only one month until the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), a scheme which is being introduced by the government to combat climate change. From 1st April 2010 large public and private sector organisations will be required to take part in the scheme by reducing their carbon emissions. While the scheme is mandatory, it gives businesses a fantastic opportunity to cut down on energy costs and plan ahead for a more sustainable future.

Joan Ruddock, energy and climate change minister commented "This is a real opportunity for business and industry to take a leadership role in tackling climate change and gain reputational advantage as a result."

What is the Carbon Reduction Commitment?

The CRC is designed to improve energy efficiency by reducing carbon emissions in large organisations. Operating as a ‘cap and trade’ mechanism, the CRC will help organisations determine how much carbon they emit, and how they can reduce this number. By placing a cap on the total allowances available to each CRC member, organisations can then determine the most cost effective way of reducing their carbon emissions. The scheme is targeting large public and private organisations within the UK, who contribute almost 10% of the UK’s total emissions, affecting almost 20,000 organisations.

How you can reduce your Carbon Emissions.

Thanks to significant advancements in energy saving technology, it is now easier than ever to reduce your carbon emissions and make huge savings in the process. Powermaster is here to help the process even easier. The starting point for any business is to determine exactly where energy savings can be made, and so we offer a free, comprehensive on-site survey with no obligation to buy, so you can start saving money and energy as quickly as possible.

We offer a range of innovative new products which will help you maximize your energy efficiency and reduce your carbon emissions. To read more about our products you can visit us at www.power-master.co.uk, where you can also read how other businesses are already benefitting from our products.

London 2012 makes sustainability a priority

In 2012 the Olympic Games come to London for the first time in 64 years and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are making sustainability one of their main priorities. The ODA have earmarked almost £4 billion in preparation for the games, with most of the money going towards new facilities. But with such a huge, worldwide event taking place, what measures are being taken to make these Olympic Games more environmentally friendly?

Right from the beginning, London has been focused on sustainability in preparation for the Games. The Changing Places programme focuses on communities and encourages their participation to help create a cleaner, greener environment. This involves the improvement of public spaces such as parks, open spaces and watersides which, in turn, helps improve the quality of the local environment around Games time and then looking further into the future.

As well as improving the already existing facilities and areas, London has ensured that the Games use as many existing facilities as possible, and, if new structures need to be built, they are planned with a long term future in mind, rather than simply for use during the Games. In those instances where long term structures would not prove beneficial, temporary structures will be built. London is seeing the Olympic Games as an opportunity to promote sustainable living throughout the whole of the UK, and this is reflected in their planning and preparation. They are the first city to embed sustainability in their preparations from the very beginning

We, at Powermaster, feel that this is a huge step in the right direction for a more sustainable life for future generations. We can help you plan for a more sustainable future, by cutting down on your energy usage and carbon emissions, while reducing your energy costs. The huge advancements in technology make sustainable living even easier, and if we begin to plan for sustainability right from the outset we can all begin to feel the benefits of a greener, cleaner Britain.