Energy Tax


In 2001 British business was faced with severe increases in energy costs and still are today. The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is in effect a tax, which was imposed on every industrial and commercial business.
The reason for its introduction was to deliver the commitments promised by the UK government at Kyoto in 1997 whereby emission levels of greenhouse gases were to be significantly reduced.
The CCL was a stimulus for energy users to be more energy efficient and WYKO Industrial Services is your ideal partner to realise the potential for offsetting this new "tax".

Climate Change Levy and Energy Management How does this affect you?
What For?Tax applied to all non-renewable sources of energy
When?From 1st April 2001
Who?Tax will apply to all industrial and commercial business
How Much?Electricity - 0.43p/kWh, Gas, Coal - 015p/kWh, LPG - 0.07p/kWh

An average increase in your electricity bill by 10% happened on the 1st April 2001.
This was offset by a 0.3% reduction in the employers' National Insurance Contribution.
The energy you use compared with the number of people you employ determines the scope of your problem.
You can do something...
  • Nominate an energy manager
  • Energy Intensive sectors will be able to claim an 80% rebate by agreeing to meet energy savings targets
  • Sign up to specific industry negotiated agreements
  • Apply for Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECS)
  • Reduce energy consumption
 Enhanced Capital Allowance
100% first year capital allowance for selected energy saving technologies includes:
  • Variable speed drives
  • High efficiency motors
  • Pumps