Your organisation may be affected by a new, legally binding climate change and energy saving scheme called the Carbon Reduction Commitment. This is a mandatory scheme to promote energy efficiency and help reduce carbon emissions. It is a UK wide scheme which will cover large business and public sector organisations.
Minimum energy efficiency standards for industrial electric motors have been unanimously agreed by the European Commission.
Electric motors are used widely in industry for processes such as pumping, ventilation, and in lifts and conveyor belts. They currently contribute significantly to non-domestic electricity consumption in the UK and account for around 70 per cent of the electricity used in industry.
