1. Articles mentioning both Carbon Reduction Commitment and CRC

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    1. Give Microsoft Credit for Going Carbon Neutral by Peter Judge

      Explore Views and Opinions on Green IT (May 13 2012) Carbon Footprint

      Give Microsoft Credit for Going Carbon Neutral by Peter Judge ...eared. There is plenty of lip service for things like European Emissions Trading Scheme or the UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment, but in practice the schemes are toothless and ineffectual. Governments are tripping over themselve......roduction either). The UK Chancellor George Osborne has pretty much announced the eventual death of CRC, calling it cumbersome. That’s no surprise. So this Microsoft announcement, is a surprise. A high-p... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Peter Judge   CRC

    2. Debunking the Carbon Reduction Myth

      Explore kernelmag.com (Apr 16 2012) Carbon Footprint , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Debunking the Carbon Reduction Myth ...number of legislative programmes beginning to tackle the problem of data centre emissions, with the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme perhaps the most famous. The UK’s flagship environmental policy requires all high-power use... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenpeace   Iceland   Europe

    3. DECC Hopes To Slash Cost Of CRC Carbon Tax By 60 Percent

      Explore TechWeekEurope UK (Mar 28 2012) Construction , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax , Emissions , Cloud Computing

      DECC Hopes To Slash Cost Of CRC Carbon Tax By 60 Percent The CRC carbon tax, which the IT industry fears will increase data centre costs, is to be simplified once a......rcent of the UK’s total 2010 emissions (590Mt). Since its creation by the Labour government as the Carbon Reduction Commitment, it has been progressively simplified to become a green tax. “The Carbon Reduction Commitment is cumbersome, bureaucratic and imposes unnecessary costs on business,” said the Chancellor George ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Department of Energy   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Peter Judge

    4. Budget 2012: Goodbye To the CRC Green Tax?

      Explore TechWeekEurope UK (Mar 21 2012) Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Budget 2012: Goodbye To the CRC Green Tax? ...tement. Anything that gets damned that way by a Chancellor is probably not long for this world. The CRC began life as the Carbon Reduction Commitment, a revenue-neutral measure proposed by the Labour government. All big firms were going to have to b... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Peter Judge   CRC

    5. CRC Scheme Triggers Rise In Data Centre Energy Management

      Explore TechWeekEurope UK (Feb 9 2012) Construction , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      CRC Scheme Triggers Rise In Data Centre Energy Management The government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) legislation is apparently responsible for a rise in the use of energy management policies at UK da... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Tom Jowitt   CRC

    6. The taxing issues in London today

      Explore DatacenterDynamics (Nov 16 2011) Emissions

      The taxing issues in London today ...sitting on the fence, the UK data center industry didexactly that. The government had announced its Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) — first meant to be a complicated ranking, measuring and carbon-charging solution — would now be a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Carbon Trust

    7. UK government releases first CRC league table

      Explore DatacenterDynamics (Nov 10 2011) Carbon Reduction Commitment

      UK government releases first CRC league table ...t year. The league table was originally designed to award companies with carbon credits but now the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) is no more than a tax, the league table is instead designed to act as a marketing tool and ince... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Carbon Trust

    8. 40% of Firms Failing to Tackle Energy Efficiency, UK Says

      Explore environmentalleader.com (Nov 9 2011) Cap and Trade , Emissions

      40% of Firms Failing to Tackle Energy Efficiency, UK Says ...t emerged yesterday. The Environment Agency’s Performance League Table ranks participants in the Carbon Reduction Commitment program, under which companies of a certain size have to purchase allowances for every ton of CO2 t......1 40% of Firms Failing to Tackle Energy Efficiency, UK Says Share Email This Post Add your comments CRC Rankings click to enlarge Related Stories BP, Shell Lead Oil/Gas Sustainability Ranking Most Supply... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Goldman Sachs   Carbon Reduction Commitment

    9. New Carbon Management Association set to tackle CRC challenges

      Explore edie.net (Nov 3 2011) Monitoring

      New Carbon Management Association set to tackle CRC challenges ...ation as a response to the energy challenges facing the UK and the introduction of the Government's Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) in April. Lord Redesdale warned delegates that fuel prices would continue to rise for the foreseea... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

    10. Organisations given the opportunity to amend inaccurate reports for the Government's CRC scheme with a re-submission deadline extension

      Explore edie.net (Aug 21 2011) Monitoring , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Organisations given the opportunity to amend inaccurate reports for the Government's CRC scheme with a re-submission deadline extension ...sations which submitted their footprint and annual reports to the Environment Agency as part of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) ahead of the 29th July 2012 deadline are being given the opportunity to re-visit their reports and... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

    11. Most Firms Comply With Carbon Reporting Deadline

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Aug 16 2011) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Emissions

      Most Firms Comply With Carbon Reporting Deadline ...cy-scheme_banner1 Tweet More than 90 percent of firms have met the first reporting deadline for the Carbon Reduction Commitment The controversial Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme’s first reporting deadline has been met by 95 percent of companies, accor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI

    12. UK proposes fourth carbon plan

      Explore DatacenterDynamics (May 19 2011) Monitoring , Emissions

      UK proposes fourth carbon plan ...try was required to sign up for the UK’s Energy Efficiency Scheme as part of the UK government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment, but it was reported that thousands of companies missed the deadline. Uncertainty has surrounded th......but it was reported that thousands of companies missed the deadline. Uncertainty has surrounded the CRC scheme in the last year. Data center operators have been concerned they may not be rewarded ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC   Energy Efficiency Scheme

    13. Taking a Bird’s Eye View of Energy

      Explore Data Center Knowledge (May 11 2011) Monitoring , Emissions

      Taking a Bird’s Eye View of Energy ...ure to become more energy efficient, especially in light of the introduction of the UK government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme. With the energy bill already the single largest cost in the IT computer ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Data Center Knowledge   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

    14. What’s The CBI’s Game With CRC?

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Mar 30 2011) Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax

      What’s The CBI’s Game With CRC? ...at badly, it is anyone’s guess how stupid its response will be to the current consultation over the CRC energy tax. Shall we turn the clock back? Originally proposed by the Labour government, the Carbon Reduction Commitment became the CRC scheme and, last October, was drastically altered. It’s been explained over and over, but CRC was originally “revenue neutral” with all money put into the scheme eventually shared ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   Peter Judge

    15. GreenWise poll: will 2011 be significant for green business?

      Explore Green Wise (Jan 12 2011) Construction , Cap and Trade , Carbon Tax , Emissions , Fossil Fuel , Wind

      GreenWise poll: will 2011 be significant for green business? ..., like the electric vehicle market, begin to expand. Thirdly, policy and regulation. In the UK, the CRC, which for many businesses now stands for 'costly, really costly’, is driving efficiency and the Fe......ight conditions have been created to enable businesses to fundamentally rethink their approach. The Carbon Reduction Commitment is in full swing and attaches an imminent and real cost to carbon; the energy bill proposes fundeme... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenpeace   Forrester Research   Europe

    16. Low-carbon economy progress too slow

      Explore edie.net (Dec 19 2010) Emissions , Fossil Fuel , Wind

      Low-carbon economy progress too slow ...ations awaiting approval. The organisation also warns that the Government's proposed changes to the CRC have removed an important incentive for businesses to improve energy efficiency. The Government's d......o meet climate change targets. CBI director-general designate, John Cridland, said: "Changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment and the planning system have created a mood of uncertainty among investors. "An effective planning ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   CRC

    17. Local Authorities Embrace CRC Data Management Tool

      Explore edie.net (Nov 21 2010) Monitoring , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Local Authorities Embrace CRC Data Management Tool ...public sector organisations are turning to data management tools to help them get to grips with the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC), according to findings from data management and energy experts Landmark Information Group. Local ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

    18. Cbi Comments On Government’S Changes To Carbon Reduction Scheme

      Explore climatechange.cbi.org.uk (Nov 17 2010) Emissions , Fossil Fuel

      Cbi Comments On Government’S Changes To Carbon Reduction Scheme ...Climate Change, at the CBIs Climate Change Summit 2010, in which he announced a consultation on the Carbon Reduction Commitment and a delay in the introduction of phase two the trading part of the s... The CBI today (Wednesda......neral, said: “We are relieved that the Government has listened to our concerns about changes to the CRC. “The announcement that there will be a consultation and that phase two will ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   CRC

    19. Uk Crc Feared to Drive Data Center Facilities Overseas: DataCenterDynamics

      Explore Smart Data Centers Micro (Nov 3 2010) Carbon Tax

      Uk Crc Feared to Drive Data Center Facilities Overseas: DataCenterDynamics ...ng the London Conference on Nov. 9 and 10, at the Lancaster London Hotel, on the topics including, “CRC Update- The Implications of the New Tax,” “The CRC and Energy Efficient Solutions” and a panel discussion on ‘From the Carbon Reduction Commitment to the CCA - Is it out of the Frying Pan into the Fire, or in Fact a Better Deal for U.K. Data Cent... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

    20. UK Carbon Plan Altered to Become 'Green Tax'

      Explore Data Center Knowledge (Oct 22 2010) Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax , Cloud Computing

      UK Carbon Plan Altered to Become 'Green Tax' The UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is being “reformed” so that the Treasury keeps revenue raised through the carbon pricing scheme, r... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   SunGard   CRC

    21. Uk Crc Energy Scheme Becomes A ‘Stealth Tax’

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Oct 21 2010) Cap and Trade , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Uk Crc Energy Scheme Becomes A ‘Stealth Tax’ ...wing an announcement in the Spending Review that the Treasury will keep revenues raised through its Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is a cap and trade scheme, started in April 2010, which forces large organ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Facebook   CBI

    22. CBI reaction to recommendations on Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Explore climatechange.cbi.org.uk (Sep 23 2010) Carbon Reduction Commitment , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

      CBI reaction to recommendations on Carbon Reduction Commitment ...) commented on the Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation for the Government to re-design the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy efficiency scheme. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director for Business Environment, said: “An ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   CRC

    23. Up To 5,000 Firms Could Face CRC Fines Next Week

      Explore da.feedsportal.com (Sep 22 2010) Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Up To 5,000 Firms Could Face CRC Fines Next Week Around 5,000 businesses and public sector organisations have yet to register for the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme, according to on365, an infrastructure and utility specialist. With the d... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

    24. UK Firms Face Carbon Emissions Fines

      Explore environmentalleader.com (Aug 23 2010) Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

      UK Firms Face Carbon Emissions Fines ...inesses are facing hefty fines for failing to comply with new carbon emission regulations under the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy-efficiency scheme, reports Business.Scotsman.com. The Energy Agency estimates that only 1,2... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CRC

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