What is CERT ?

The Carbon Emissions Reduction Target requires all domestic  energy suppliers with a customer base in excess of 250,000 customers to  make savings in the amount of CO₂ emitted by householders. 

Suppliers meet this target by promoting the uptake of low carbon energy  solutions to household energy consumers, thereby assisting them to  reduce the carbon footprint of their homes.

The primary aim of CERT is to make a contribution to the UK’s legally binding target under the Kyoto protocol (to cut greenhouse gas  emissions by 12.5% below 1990 levels by 2008-2012) and the Climate  Change Act 2008 requirement (to cut emissions of green house gas  emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050).

 However, CERT will also  help: reduce energy demand; enhance the UK’s security of supply; reduce  energy bills for those receiving measures; reduce fuel poverty; and,  secure jobs in energy efficiency industries.

CERT, the third supplier obligation phase, was introduced in 2008.

On 30th July 2010, CERT was extended from March 2011 to December 2012 with a new higher target and significantly refocused around supporting free insulation.

All Loft and Cavity Wall Insulation is offered under the CERT Scheme until the end of 2012. All loft and cavity wall insulation is offered free under the scheme.

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