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The climate change minister has outlined the important role that SMEs have to play in delivering the Green Deal.
The Green Deal, a government initiative which aims to reduce carbon emissions and increase the energy efficiency of British buildings in a cost-effective manner, was outlined in detail earlier this year in the Energy Act.
Speaking at a Westminster roundtable, hosted by Dods in partnership with the department of energy and climate change (DECC), Greg Barker MPhighlighted just how important SMEs were to the programme’s success.
Barker said: “It is inconceivable that we could have a successful Green Deal programme without having a high quality in-depth collaboration with the SME sector.”
He continued: “I know that, so far, many SMEs have some quite legitimate concerns that they are being excluded from the market.”
“But I am here to tell you, we need you. I am absolutely determined that SMEs will not be excluded from the Green Deal.”
“SMEs are going to be key at putting the flesh on the bones of the Green Deal proposition.”
Earlier today, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced drastic cuts in the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) scheme which will have an enormous impact upon the Solar industry.
Initially, a budget of £867 million was put in place to provide Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) payments to those investing in renewable energy installations. Due to the healthy payback scheme, Solar PV investment saw a significant uptake with over 100,000 households receiving a payment of 43.3p/kWh for the electricity produced via their Solar investment.
The FiT scheme was introduced to encourage deployment of low carbon electricity generation, in particular by businesses, communities and individuals who are not traditionally engaged in the electricity market.
Up until 12th December 2011, those that invest in Solar PV installations will receive the Feed-in-Tariff payment for 25 years at the existing rate of 43.3p/kWh produced; an impressive rate which has historically been the catalyst for homeowners to make the investment in Solar PV.
Installing Solar before 12th December 2011 – a bright investment
CHRIS HUHNE: THE GREENEST GOVERNMENT EVER
One year ago, we promised this would be the greenest government ever. It is a promise that we intend to keep. But first, we must understand the idea behind the ambition. What does it mean to be green?
One starting point might be to think about how we can interact with our environment more responsibly. That might mean using a resource more efficiently, replenishing it more rapidly, or cutting consumption of it altogether. Whatever the method, the end result should be the same: a more sustainable use of our natural resources.
This is a broad definition, but a useful one; for it illustrates how green issues cut across Whitehall. From investment in science to promoting sustainable fisheries, from the protection of hedgerows to the promotion of low-carbon vehicles: going green is the archetypal cross-Government challenge.
From the Foreign Office to the Department for Transport, this is something that only the whole of government can do. That is why, last May, the Prime Minister announced that he would be the fourth minister at DECC – and that we would be the greenest government ever.
How will we achieve it? The history is instructive. Modern environmental legislation began half a century ago: passed in response to the deadly smog that shrouded the capital, the Clean Air Act 1956 was the first legislative acknowledgement of the critical links between industrial activity, energy consumption, human health and environmental responsibility.
In recognition of the damage that pollution could do to all, the state was given greater license to intervene in the lives of the individual. Leaving behind open-hearth coal fires was the first instance of private action in defence of a common good. The principle of sustainable development was enshrined in law.
WSP claims little or no cost measures could cut bills by 10 per cent, outweighing costs of compliance and carbon allowances
Basic energy efficiency measures could offset the nearly £500m that businesses are expected to spend this year complying with the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme, new analysis suggests.
Around 2,800 businesses will submit their first CRC reports at the end of this month, and according to government forecasts will spend a total of £715m on carbon allowances and a further £34m on compliance measures.
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) projections show the scheme is expected to drive energy efficiency improvements that will save participating organisations £290m, or around 40 per cent of the cost of the scheme, during the first year.
The figures suggest a net spend on the CRC of £459m, or an average of £165,000 per registered company.
However, a new analysis from consultancy WSP Environment and Energy argues simple energy efficiency measures that can be rolled out at almost zero cost could save companies 10 to 20 per cent on their energy bills – enough to outweigh their annual CRC spend.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced a consultation on a delay to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. The Department proposes that phase 2 of the scheme, including the qualifying period, will be delayed by two years.
Rob Tanzer, technical support manager for the Chloride AC Power business of Emerson Network Power in the United Kingdom, explains the impact for power consuming businesses. “Major power users such as the biggest data centres have already bought into the need to lower their energy bills for a variety of reasons, including the CRC.”
“There are still sound commercial reasons for all organisations to be installing the most energy efficient equipment available, today rather than tomorrow. For organisations yet to qualify, there’s a significant opportunity at hand. Businesses have breathing space, either to bring emissions below threshold levels or to initiate projects that will cut exposure when the CRC finally hits.”
He concluded: “Nevertheless, the big strategic imperative remains: to save money on ongoing basis by replacing ageing technology and processes – UPS is always a good candidate – with better, more cost efficient ones as electricity prices inevitably increase.”
Source: Electrical Portal
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What effect will the Government’s recently-announced Comprehensive Spending Review have on the HVAC sector? Industry experts gave H&V News readers their response.
David Frise, HVCA head of sustainability says that incentives for renewables and the radical transformation of Carbon Reduction Commitment energy efficiency scheme (CRC) are “just what many in the industry have been asking for”. The CRC is now, effectively, the carbon tax many have said was necessary to make energy a boardroom issue.
“This is one of those ‘be careful what you wish for’ moments,” said Mr Frise. “People have been pleading with the Government to simplify the CRC – well, it is certainly simpler now. A tax on consumption will push up the price of energy so creating the ultimate incentive to save it.”
He urged the industry to focus on the “big prize”, which is the boost these measures should give to the building refurbishment market. Although the CRC only effects 5,000 companies, information is being gleaned from as many as 20,000 organisations, creating an opportunity to expand the tax to these businesses at a later date. This could lead, he believes, to a huge potential market for energy efficiency upgrades.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed the £860m of funding previously set aside for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and Mr Frise says this will “shift renewable heat from a fringe industry firmly into the mainstream”.
“Revenue raised from the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme will be used to support the public finances (including spending on the environment), rather than recycled to participants.”
DECC announces that CRC will no longer return revenue to participants:- “Revenue raised from the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme will be used to support the public finances (including spending on the environment), rather than recycled to participants.”
Making real reductions in carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency received a financial boost today. With the CRC imposing a carbon tax on emissions it is important organisations have an effective strategy for improving energy efficiency and making carbon savings.
A reminder that the registration deadline for CRC is 30 September and that any organisation with at least one half hourly settled electricity meter during 2008 must register.
This is even if the organisation is below the threshold for inclusion or has a Climate Change Agreement. 
Many printing companies will have a least one half hourly electricity meter as these must be installed where the peak electricity demand reaches more than 100 kWh – such meters normally have numbers (MPAN) starting with 00, recorded both on the meter and the invoice. Additionally the Environment Agency (EA) wrote to all the account addresses of the 20,000 or so such meters in the UK twice during 2009 with information on CRC and the purchase recorded through each meter for calendar year 2008 required for CRC registration. Further information can also be acquired from your electricity supplier.
Press coverage last week highlighted the low number of registrations received to date and the automatic fines to be levied for non registration of £5,000 plus potentially £500 per day of non compliance.