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'Sign up to carbon reduction or face £45,000 fine'
September 01, 2010
Businesses are being warned they need to sign up to a new government energy programme before the end of the month or face fines of up to £45,000.
Gareth Henderson, managing director of Reading-based Orchard Energy, said firms should make sure they sign up to the carbon reduction commitment (CRC) scheme by September 30.
The boss of the energy efficiency firm, in Davidson House, Forbury Square, said the scheme, intended to reduce CO2 emissions, requires a wide range of firms to provide details of their energy consumption.
The scheme is intended to encourage firms to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Mr Henderson said: “The implications of CRC registration and compliance for organisations are numerous including significant financial burdens, such as up to 30 per cent increase in energy costs by 2015 for those with poor relative performance, and penalties for non-compliance.”
Further information about CRC is available at www.decc.gov.uk.
