CRC fast facts - what businesses need to know (and do) now

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Claire Brook of law firm Dickinson Dees offers advice on how to ensure compliance with the imminent Carbon Reduction Commitment

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) will be introduced in April 2010 and is designed to incentivise energy efficiency and reduce energy use. With the imminent implementation...

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