Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) forms the other half of the early action metric, and in doing so it provides the opportunity for organisations to receive half of the available bonus payment during the first year. In order to qualify, the automatic meter reading equipment must cover both electricity and gas.

All qualifying AMR will need to be installed by 31 March 2011. In addition to the CRC league table benefits of AMR, organisations should gain from an increased awareness of energy consumption to help implement better energy management.

The carbon reduction scheme is currently aimed at approximately 5,000 of the UK's largest organisations, including supermarkets, banks, property management companies, government departments, hotel groups, food retail chains and local authorities.