CERT

Carbon Emissions Reduction Target

The Carbon Emissions Reduction Targe (set in terms of lifetime tonnes of carbon dioxide) for certain electricity or gas suppliers for the period 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2011.

The Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) Order 2008 placed on electricity and gas suppliers an overall target for reduction in carbon emissions in the household sector.

It requires the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (known as Ofgem) to determine the carbon emissions reduction obligation for each supplier. Ofgem must also determine whether measures proposed by suppliers can be used to meet their targets and what reductions in carbon emissions should be attributed to them. Ofgem is also responsible for enforcement.