Energy in the UK

These other sectors are subject to a range of guidelines to help achieve the Government’s Climate Change Programme to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Other sectors are also required to look at reducing their CO₂ impact.

The climate change levy applies to energy used in the non-domestic sector. Its aim is to encourage these sectors to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

Aviation accounts for a large proportion of the country’s CO₂ emissions. The Government has produced guidelines to help inform and reduce their impact.

The Government’s recent budget announced that road tax for high CO₂ emitting vehicles are to increase. Find out how your vehicle is affected.