Since being published in 2001, the Energy Technology List (ETL) has been updated every year as part of the Government’s Budget cycle. The update can include the introduction of new technologies to the list, providing they meet the necessary criteria and that it is financially viable to add them. The Government might also amend criteria for technologies already on the list.Any proposals for new technologies to be added must also fit with the Budget timetable, so they must reach the Carbon Trust during the previous summer for review. Manufacturers who want to propose a new technology category for inclusion on the list should speak to the Carbon Trust at the earliest opportunity about their proposal.
The changes to the ETCL for 2008 were: The introduction of 4 new technology categories:
'Housekeeping' changes to the current eligibility criteria in 11 areas as follows:
There may be more minor changes to the eligibility criteria in some other technology categories, such as the updating of standards and the evidence required to be provided with applications. These minor changes are not expected to affect currently listed products. The ETL category for Ultrasonic Leak Detectors within the Compressor Equipment technology category was removed on 11th August 2008 following successful intervention by the ECA Scheme.