EII

The UK government is moving from compensation to exemption for businesses categorised as Energy Intensive Industries (EII).

Exemptions are in place for eligible businesses for the indirect costs arising from the Renewable Obligation (RO) and Contracts for Difference (CfD).

Stay briefed on the EII exemption scheme with the latest news, information, analysis, and answers to your frequently asked questions.

How long is an EII exemption certificate valid for?

How long is an EII exemption certificate valid for? If I am successful in obtaining a certificate, how long is it valid for? Certificates will generally...

EII exemption: What if our business activities change?

EII exemption: What if our business activities change? Eligibility for the EII scheme is dependent on a business establishing that they manufacture a product(s) within...

Make your voice heard: Consultation opens consultation on EII exemption

The Government has opened a consultation to seek views on whether to widen the scope of eligibility for energy intensive industries (EIIs) for exemption...

Is the EII scheme auditable….and if so by who?

Is the EII scheme auditable….and if so by who? The EII scheme is managed by the BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy). BEIS...

EII –  Exemption or Compensation?

EII -  Exemption or Compensation? The UK Government is in the process of moving from compensation to exemption for businesses that meet the criteria to...

Can the EII Exemption/Compensation be claimed retrospectively?

Can the EII Exemption/Compensation be claimed retrospectively? No. Certificates come into force on the day AFTER the day on which they are issued. To ensure...
The Government’s Streamlined Energy

Why change from compensating EIIs to exempting them?

Why change from compensating EIIs to exempting them? Good question. Government has already recognised that, in the short to medium term, the increase in retail...
Are you an ETII? You could qualify for energy bill support

Are You An ETII? Qualify For Energy Bill Support

In April 2023, the UK government replaced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme with the less generous Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS). Organisations classed as...
Understanding the Compensation for the Indirect Cost of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Understanding the Compensation for the Indirect Cost of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Also known as the EII Compensation Scheme, the Compensation for the Indirect Cost of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme helps energy intensive UK businesses...
Funding available for “non-standard customer” energy bills

Funding available for “non-standard customer” energy bills

“Non-Standard Customers”, or NSCs, can also apply for help with their bills from April 2023 to March 2024, similar to the support others will...

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