ENERGY TAX RELIEF
Slash your yearly energy costs by a quarter
Energy savings for energy-intensive industries, including manufacturing, engineering, agriculture and more.
Unlockhuge savings in a compliant way
Energy costs are a significant burden for many businesses, this is only worsened by the government using energy tax to fund renewable energy programs and drive the UK’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050.
However, energy tax relief schemes, like the Climate Change Levy (CCL) exemption and Energy Intensive Industries (EII) relief, offer businesses an opportunity to cut costs and boost efficiency.
At Sedulo, we work closely with your business to uncover savings and maximise your entitlement, ensuring compliance at every step.
Our Approach
Our tailored approach starts with a deep understanding of your business, identifying the opportunities to claim for energy tax relief. We provide a comprehensive eligibility assessment to determine if your business qualifies and pinpoint the most valuable opportunities available.
From there, we develop tailored strategies to minimize your energy tax burden, helping your business stay competitive.
Our support goes beyond saving you money. We empower you to reinvest in growth while aligning with sustainability goals. With expertise in navigating complex relief schemes, we ensure you confidently claim your full entitlement.
We'll helpyou access
Energy-Intensive Industry (EII) Scheme
Support for energy-intensive businesses with significant savings on energy costs:
- Financial relief for sectors like steel, chemicals, and paper manufacturing.
- Reduces taxes that fund renewable energy programs, levelling the playing field with global competitors.
- Eligible businesses can save up to 25% annually if they meet specific criteria, including manufacturing in an approved sector and passing a business-level test.
Climate Change Levy (CCL) Reductions
Significant savings on electricity, gas, and LPG costs:
- Up to 100% relief on CCL charges for qualifying businesses.
- Designed to encourage carbon reduction and energy efficiency improvements.
- Applicable to industries using mineralogical or metallurgical processes, community heating schemes, or combined heat and power (CHP) plants.
Networking Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme
Additional savings for EII-eligible businesses:
- Provides up to 60% compensation on electricity network charges, reflecting up to 7.5% of monthly electricity bills.
- Retrospective rebate scheme, with claims starting from April 2024 and compensation applied from April 2025.
- Automatically accessible for businesses with a valid EII certificate.
Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants
Funding to upgrade and improve energy efficiency:
- Grants to support investment in energy-efficient machinery and processes.
- Helps reduce operational costs while enhancing overall business efficiency.
- Aligns your business with sustainability goals and long-term cost savings.
Is your business eligible?
To be eligible for these schemes, your UK business must be working within a qualifying industry, for the Energy Intensive Industry (EII) scheme you must demonstrate that energy costs have high impact on your profits.
Examples of qualifying energy-intensive industries include:
- Metals production
- Glass and ceramics
- Construction materials
- Wood and paper
- Chemicals and fertilisers
- Petroleum refining
- Semiconductors and batteries
- And many more
With experienced experts across various sectors, we can create custom strategies to help you maximise your benefit.
Why ChooseSedulo A.I.R
- World-class expertise: Our team has supported thousands of claims, including PhD-level specialists and former HMRC officers.
- Compliance-first approach: With an industry-leading compliance rate, your claims are three times less likely to fail than those of other advisors.
- Personally delivered service: Every claim is managed by an experienced professional with a proven track record.
- Transparent and fair pricing: We provide upfront costs and maintain clarity throughout the process.
- Proven results: Trusted by some of the UK’s largest businesses and household names.
The Sedulo Ecosystem
As part of the Sedulo Group, our approach seamlessly integrates with services across accountancy, audit, corporate finance, and wealth management, ensuring that your innovation strategy supports your long-term goals.
As a Sedulo A.I.R. client, you gain access to a broader network of best-in-class services spanning the financial services and advisory landscape. From accountancy and audit to corporate finance, wealth management, and strategic consultancy, joining us allows you to get support for every stage of your journey.
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