Plants urged to take proactive approach to CRC energy registration 25 May 2010

Industrial companies across the UK have until 30 September to register for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC), or face fines of late registration.

But Siemens is suggesting that registration is just the starting point and that, for those who prepare well, CRC offers significant opportunities.

Mark Chrimes, product manager for Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies, makes the point that CRC is designed to drive energy efficiency and carbon savings by giving organisations a financial incentive to do so.

"To ensure they are best-placed to benefit from the rewards on offer, organisations need to continue to make energy savings and increase their energy efficiency," says Chrimes.

But beyond the obvious improvements – such as switching off lights and turning down heating where possible – he suggests considering the Energy Technology List (ETL – an element of the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme), which offers tax relief for investments in equipment that meets certain energy-saving criteria.

"An example of parts that bring energy-saving benefits to a site is variable speed drives and these feature on the list," says Chrimes. "Siemens' range of variable speed drives not only offers energy-saving benefits, but can increase efficiency on site helping to boost productivity levels and ultimately, profit," he adds.

Brian Tinham

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