The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (the CRC, formerly the Carbon Reduction Commitment)[1] was a mandatory carbon emissions reduction scheme in the United Kingdom which applied to large energy-intensive organisations in the public and private sectors. It was estimated that the scheme would reduce carbon emissions by 1.2 million tonnes of carbon per year by 2020.[2] In an effort to avoid dangerous climate change, the British Government first committed to cutting UK carbon emissions[broken anchor] by 60% by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels),[3] and in October 2008 increased this commitment to 80%. The scheme has also been credited with driving up demand for energy-efficient goods and services.[4]
The CRC was announced in the 2007 Energy White Paper, published on 23 May 2007. A consultation in 2006 showed strong support for it to be mandatory, rather than voluntary.[5] The Commitment was introduced under enabling powers in Part 3 of the Climate Change Act 2008.[6] A consultation into the scheme's implementation was launched in June 2007.[2] The Scheme was introduced under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010.[7]
The Conservative Government withdrew the scheme in 2019.[8]
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