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Theatre Green Book OPERATIONS Toolkit –<\/h1>\n

Energy Purchasing\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

With thanks to James French, NT Deputy Finance Director and Katy Di Gravio, Operations Administration Manager at the Old Vic.<\/p>\n

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For latest guidance on procuring renewable energy, see the <\/span>UK Green Building Council\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><\/span>. You may also find it useful to look at the Pilot Version of the <\/span>UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standards<\/span><\/a><\/span>,<\/span> published in September 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Guidance on Energy Purchasing will vary depending on the size, location and priorities of your organisation. However please see below for some advice to get started if you are considering updating your energy contracts in an effort to be more environmentally mindful. The UK government has previously declared 2035 as the target date for the full decarbonisation of the UK grid, but it is currently uncertain if this will be achieved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Things to consider when thinking how to purchase energy:<\/strong><\/p>\n