CIBSE NEWS Carbon reduction policy update l More changes to simplify CRC proposed
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has made further proposals to simplify the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). Subject to further analysis and formal consultation, these modifications will be implemented from phase two onwards, with registration starting in April 2013. The simplifications proposed include:
l Reducing the number of fuels in the scheme; l Using fixed-price allowance sales instead of auctions;
l Simplifing rules and qualification processes;
l Reducing the overlap with other schemes; and
l Reducing the administrative burden of evidence and records. Currently, businesses must report emissions from
29 different fuels. Since about 95% of emissions in the CRC come from electricity and gas, it is proposed to cut this to four, with kerosene and diesel for heating included. DECC argues that this will significantly reduce the burden without compromising the emissions coverage. Sales of allowances will continue, on a retrospective basis, for the rest of phase one. In phase two, instead of an emissions cap and annual auctions, two fixed-price sales per year are proposed, giving price certainty to help investment decisions.
‘ Based on feedback from stakeholders and wider policy considerations, these changes are intended to simplify the scheme’
Any Climate Change Agreements or EU Emissions Trading Scheme sites will be automatically exempt from the CRC. Qualification will be a one-step
process. Instead of first registering all qualifying electricity meters, then determining the qualifying supply through those meters,
participants will just calculate the supplied electricity through settled Mandatory Half Hourly Meters (HHMs) that are not exempt. DECC will continue developing these proposals
this year, with a view to conducting a formal consultation early next year, and the changes being implemented in phase two. Meanwhile it is important that those in the scheme continue to comply with the current rules.
For more information:
www.decc.gov.uk
Spread the word to students
CIBSE is looking to appoint university co-ordinators to act as a first point of contact for students and colleagues who are CIBSE members, and for those wishing to join as members. Co-ordinators are not expected to answer queries about CIBSE, but will guide people considering a career in building services engineering, or who are interested in joining CIBSE, to our relevant staff. Co-ordinators have a central
role to play in liaising with CIBSE, engaging with our regions and membership activities. We are also funding an
introductory student event at universities to make students aware of career opportunities within the profession. If you work at a university
and would like to be a CIBSE university co-ordinator, please contact Marie Dignan, director of membership, via
mdignan@cibse.org
Blazing a trail is not rocket science
20 years of funding research
CIBSE Research Fund was launched in 1991 by Lord Ezra and Jerome O’Hea to resource the development of publications and knowledge for members, their employers and the wider industry. Since then, under the management of the Publications and Research Committee, the fund has helped to transform CIBSE’s publications portfolio. In 1998 the decision was taken
to revise the entire catalogue of CIBSE guides, updating them to reflect the current state of professional knowledge. Despite some reservations
about the target of completing this within five years, it was achieved and, since then, largely maintained. The fund also provided
support for a number of research projects that were supported by
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50% government funding from the Department of Environment and its various successor bodies. The energy assessment tool, TM22; the design guide to photovoltaics, TM25; the ductwork cleaning guidance, TM26; and the 2001 update of Guide B, were all funded in this way, obtaining a high level of gearing for the fund and delivering significant benefits to CIBSE members. Updates to the Applications
Manual for Natural Ventilation, AM10, and guidance on sub metering, which became TM39, were supported by the Carbon Trust, with contributions from the fund. More recently the fund has enabled CIBSE to provide the benchmarks for Display Energy Certificates, TM46, and the recent comprehensive review of
the first 18 months of DECs. Most recently the fund has
provided vital resources to underpin the development of CIBSE’s online delivery of knowledge through the new ‘Knowledge Portal’ and the online learning modules delivered over the past two years. The principal income to the
research fund is an annual share of members’ subscriptions, 8% of which is allocated to the fund. Over the years this has been supplemented by a variety of government grants and some generous donations. But, with ever tighter constraints on public funding, this continues to provide CIBSE with the resources to maintain and develop the professional knowledge that supports CIBSE members in their work.
The 2011 Annual Lecture, in part sponsored by CIBSE Patrons, will be held on Thursday 10 November 2011 at the Welcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1. This year’s lecture will be
delivered by Chris Wise, engineering designer. Wise co-founded design-led engineering consultancy, Expedition, in 1999 after a successful career with Arup. Expedition has a ‘trail-blazing’ ethos written into its constitution. He has worked with many of
the world’s leading architects, including Rogers, Foster and Renzo Piano. He is also the guiding hand on the structure of many projects, including: the revamped Barcelona Bullring; London Millennium Bridge; and Channel 4 HQ, London. The event will start at
6.30pm, with registration and refreshments from 6pm. An evening reception will follow. There is no charge to attend, but booking is essential. To book your place visit
www.cibse.org/annuallecture or email
vwilliams@cibse.org
August 2011 CIBSE Journal 11
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