Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Marland (Conservative) on Monday, 13 December 2010.

Energy: Carbon Reduction Commitment

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Marland on 1 December (WA 456) that there was no change in Government guidance regarding exemptions for business in the climate change agreement (CCA) scheme, whether Department of Energy and Climate Change officials have advised port operators to encourage their tenants to get CCAs to minimise their carbon reduction commitment liabilities; and, if so, why.

Answer: The guidance for the carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme is available on the websites of the Environment Agency and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. The latter also contains guidance on climate change agreements (CCAs). CCAs are voluntary agreements with Government to meet an agreed energy efficiency target in return for a rebate on the climate change levy. The Government do not advise companies on whether to join a CCA or their strategy for participating in the CRC energy efficiency scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4916; 723 c117WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Energy: Carbon Reduction Commitment
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Conservation Climate change levy Energy Ports Tenants Carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme
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