We all heaved a sigh of relief when we completed the Annual and Footprint reports on 29th July. It's not over yet - it's a continuing chore for the foreseeable future. The Environment Agency is about to start auditing, the performance league tableis due out next month and you'd better start now to work out how much actual cash you're going to have to spend on buying carbon allowances next year.

Anthony Day looks at the issues and sets out The Next Steps. You can read this issue as a pdf by downloading it here, or give Anthony a call on 07803 616877

How can you meet your carbon reduction targets if you don't save energy? How can you save energy if you don't know where you're using it? What metering solutions are on the market and how do they compare? 

I wanted to know how Supersmart metering from NoWatt, that Cyber Associates promotes, compares with other systems on the market. Bryony Prestidge and Matthew Smith from the York University Intern Team carried out research in July and August 2011. Here's what they found.

The published report will be available shortly, but in the meantime contact me, Anthony Day, for further information.

acd@cyber-associates.com

Counting down to the 29th July reporting deadline - a Special Offer on their CRC Market Research Report from Cambium LLP - why the Performance League Table is still important - DECC's proposals for CRC simplification - and meanwhile, in Australia...

For a 10% discount on the Cambium CRC Market Research Report use this code: 37DA06. Full details here.

To talk about any aspect of CRC and sustainability call Anthony Day on 07803 616877.

This is the audio from a recent webcast that I delivered on behalf of 2degrees. The objective is to bring you up to date on the latest position and it's based on a recent briefing by the Environment Agency and questions that I have asked of the CRCHELPDESK. Phase 1 is looking clearer, but there are issues still to be resolved. We have to deliver an annual report, a footprint report and we should have an evidence pack in place. Don't underestimate the time or the volume of data involved. July 29th is your deadline.

More on www.cyber-associates.com

Last week (27th January) Anthony Day presented on CRC to the Sustainability Directors' Conference and had to tell them that the presentation was already out of date. This podcast covers that event and things that have happened since.

It all started with the report on CRC from the Committee on Climate Change back in September, followed by the Comprehensive Spending Review in October (see point 2.108 on page 62). DECC opened a consultation in November. You can find the document here and it includes a useful diagram of the re-scheduled phases. Cyber Associates invited organisations to respond to a related two-minute survey, and you can download our report with results and comments from here.

I mentioned re-engingeering, and an example at the macro level is DECC's Energy Security model. Fascinating! Have a play with it!

DECC have now issued a further consultation on simplifying CRC. The details are here and they want your response by 11th March.

Anthony Day will  be presenting on CRC for the 2degrees network in March. Date to be confirmed.

SUPERSMART METERING can save energy and save you money. See real-time reporting here.

For any more information please call Anthony Day direct: 07803 616877

Anthony Day's presentation at the Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange in Harrogate, November 2010.

What do we do now that the Comprehensive Spending Review seems to have converted a highly complex system into a straightforward tax?

Questions and answers on where we go from here.

DECC has actually opened a consultation on the future of CRC, closing date 17th December 2010. If you want to pass on your thoughts take my 2-minute survey here.

A presentation to the York Business Forum by Anthony Day.

Why reduce your carbon footprint? Government pressure - supplier pressure - consumer pressure - and improved efficiency saves money!

Carbon footprint is closely linked to energy and this podcast reviews UK energy policy in light of the 27th July statement to Parliament by Chris Huhne, Secretary of State. The model balancing energy supply and demand is published on the website of the Department for Energy and Climate Change here. We look at 4 scenarios; you can manipulate the model for yourself and see how changing each factor changes the outcome.

We also look at the Climate Change Action Plan for York published in the same week. Both the national and the York plan are open for consultation until 30th September.

How do we reduce the carbon footprint?

Low-hanging fruit - the second stage - staff engagement

What of the future?

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is an immediate concern for medium energy users (>£0.5m annual electricity) Cyber Associates helps clients comply, avoid penalties and optimise their position. Registration deadline is 30th September. Call us on 01904 654986 for immediate attention.

944 down, 9 weeks to go - Registration: use an agent - how safe is saved? - online guide: private sector http://tinyurl.com/2v9eagx  public sector http://tinyurl.com/35r4jg8   - Last call for disaggregation - EAM: Kitemark Energy Reduction Verification scheme; don’t forget gas meters - Help the helpdesk - Is your guidance up to date? -  Chris Huhne has seen our energy future, but you can make up your own mind on the DECC website - You too can have an energy monitor like DECC  www.decc.gov.uk - Next CRC Webinar www.carbon-innovation.com

Presented by Anthony Day

www.cyber-associates.com

Is CRC just a game? Is Disaggregation the answer? Is the Performance League Table a red herring? Read on...

At last Thursday’s London Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange Anthony Day addressed these issues and more. He spoke in detail about the Early Action Metric, the Performance League Table and Recycling Payments. We discussed Disaggregation, the Safety Valve and the Second Market. We came to the conclusion that by the time we get to the capped phase it will no longer be any sort of game. CRC is not just another tax that you pay and forget. CRC will change your behaviour, your business outlook and your business model.

As the football manager said,"Life or death? It's much more serious than that!"

If you would like a copy of the slides and the notes accompanying this presentation please email acd@cyber-associates.com.

Duration 54 minutes.

Anthony Day discusses the latest developments in CRC now that the central registry is open. Is your organisation liable as a full participant or do you need simply to make an information disclosure? What is "disaggregation" and how can this affect your liability - and workload? What about the league table? Why do some AMRs give benefits under the Early Action Metric and others don't? What happens if you miss the September 30th deadline, or just choose to ignore it?

Listen in for answers to these and many other questions!