This sector has the fastest growing energy use apart from aviation. With the proliferation of computers and other electronics, its use of electricity, which has a particularly high carbon footprint, is projected to increase by nearly 45% from 1990 to 2020.
The Bill will set legally binding targets for reducing energy usage in the commercial sector and further targets for energy production from renewable sources, Combined Heat and Power and microgeneration.
"The need for urgent action to cut our carbon emissions is greater than ever. The Government has rightly acknowledged that we need to do a lot more if we are to meet our climate change targets of a 20% reduction in C02 emissions by 2010.
"I fully support this Bill which will ensure the Government makes our offices more environmentally friendly. The sooner it becomes law, the better."
"Lorely Burt is to be congratulated for supporting this important Bill in Parliament. It will be good for industry and good for the environment."
