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IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE FSDF CLIMATE CHANGE AGREEMENT (CCA) FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STORAGE
As many will already know, the FSDF operates the CCA for Temperature Controlled Storage on behalf of DEFRA. The CCA allows qualifying companies to reclaim 80% of the Climate Change Levy charged by the Government on all business use of energy in the UK. This CCA is only available through the FSDF.
Membership of the FSDF CCA now covers some 250 sites in the UK with a further 25 applications currently being processed. These sites are collectively saving millions on their energy bills.
However, there remain a significant number of companies that could qualify for the FSDF CCA who haven’t yet applied.
WHY IT IS URGENT THAT YOU TAKE ACTION NOW
We have recently been advised by DEFRA that no new entrants to the CCA will be accepted after 30th September 2009. However, the scheme will continue to operate through to 2012.
Due to the processing time required, we will not be able to accept new applications after 1st July 2009.
Therefore, time is of the essence and you need to act NOW or you will lose out.
ANOTHER REASON TO APPLY NOW FOR A CCA
Starting in 2010, another business focussed energy scheme will be launched by the Government. The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) will be mandatory for all companies with a total half-hourly metered electricity consumption over 6,000MWh i.e. an electricity bill over £500,000. In brief, the CRC will require companies to purchase up front carbon allowances to cover their anticipated electricity consumption. This will be done through an online auction. Based on actual performance, bonuses or penalties will be given depending on the position in a league table that will be published on the web. BUT, the important thing is that companies with over 25% of their energy consumption within a CCA could well be exempt from the CRC in whole or in part. Full details of the CRC can be found at:
www.defra.gov.uk/enviromnment/climatechange/uk/business/crc
FINALLY, full information on the FSDF CCA is at www.fsdf.org.uk or you can call Mike Thomas at the FSDF Offices for further assistance.
REMEMBER THERE IS NOW A DEADLINE TO GET YOUR COMPLETED CCA APPLICATION TO US
For more information on The Food Storage and Distribution Federation, please contact:
7 Diddenham Court, Lamb Wood Hill, Grazeley, Reading RG7 1JS
TEL: 0118 988 4468 FAX: 0118 988 7035 Email: info@fsdf.org.uk