SL(5)243 – The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Revocation and Savings) Order 2018

Background and Purpose

This Order revokes in the United Kingdom the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 (the 2013 Order) with savings. It also makes amendments to the 2013 Order to the extent that it continues to operate by virtue of those savings. It also amends the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010 (the 2010 Order) to the extent that it continues to operate following its revocation, with savings, by the 2013 Order.

Both the 2013 Order and the 2010 Order established an emissions trading scheme which applies to direct and indirect emissions from supplies of electricity and gas by public bodies and undertakings.

Procedure

Negative.

Technical Scrutiny

One reporting point is identified for reporting under Standing Order 21.2(ix)(that the instrument is not made or to be made in English and Welsh), because this instrument has been made in English only.

Merits Scrutiny

No points are identified for reporting under Standing Order 21.3 in respect of this instrument.

Implications arising from exiting the European Union

No points are identified for reporting under Standing Order 21.3 in respect of this instrument.

Government Response

No government response is required.

Legal Advisers

Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee

September 2018