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.

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