Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Andy
It’s time for unions to start talking energy savings with management.
Why? Because from 1 April 2010, all large employers in the public and private sector, from banks and hotels to schools, councils and hospitals, must take part in the new CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment). This UKwide, legally binding scheme aims to save at least 4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year by 2020, as part of the UK’s response to the challenge of climate change.
And, with many employers facing tight budgets in the coming few years, unions will want to see how the scheme can help ensure energy savings ease the pressure on other costs.
Click here to view the full briefing.
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Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Andy
Bournemouth 9.45 – 13.45 Tues 22nd June The Elstead Hotel, Knyveton Road
Trowbridge 9.45 – 13.45 Wed 7th July The Civic, St Stephen’s Place
Ways of saving money, while lowering workplace impact on the environment, are growing priorities – these FREE South West TUC Green Workplaces project workshops will offer practical solutions. Environmental consultant Keith Wheaton-Green will lead the sessions. Keith has been working on renewable energy projects and ways to engage employees on workplace energy saving for many years. He will share his knowledge and practical experience.
The workshops are open to anyone interested in championing action at work. They will be a mix of presentations, group work, discussion and advice and will cover:
• Involving and inspiring colleagues
• Measuring carbon and financial impacts
• Renewable energy options for businesses
• Examining case studies
• The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) and you
• Planning follow up action
*Please note some content will be similar to the SWEA/TUC project workshops in February in Cheltenham and Exeter.
To register please email your details to Andy at amoss@tuc.org.uk by Monday 14th June.
Or fax to 0117 947 0523/post to South West TUC, Church House, Church Road, Bristol, BS34 7BD
Click below for registration form:
Registration Form CC workshops (Word version) Registration Form CC workshops (pdf version)
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