NetRegs
The NetRegs website is free to use and is regularly updated. Its aim is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK to understand the complex environmental regulations that can affect them. The site provides guidance on how to comply with environmental law as well as advice on good environmental practice.
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Building Regulations
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If you have new premises built, or you make significant changes to existing premises, you must comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Regulations.
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Climate Change Levy
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The Climate Change Levy is a tax on the energy that your business uses. If your business is energy-intensive you may be able to benefit from a climate change agreement.
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UK Guidance
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UK Legislation
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Emissions Trading Scheme
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If your business is energy-intensive you must have a greenhouse gas emissions permit under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations.
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UK Guidance
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UK Legislation
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Enhanced Capital Allowances
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Your business can receive tax breaks if you purchase new equipment or vehicles that are environmentally friendly.
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Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme
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Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC)
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If your business carries out certain activities, you must have a permit under the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations. Your permit may contain conditions that control your emissions to air.
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UK Guidance
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UK Legislation
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Do you need something on energy labelling? If so there's UK guidance and UK legislation available at www.netregs.gov.uk
