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.

£6m funding awarded to accelerate industry decarbonisation

£6m funding awarded to accelerate industry decarbonisation

The government-funded Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has given out roughly £6 million to help the biggest industrial clusters in the UK...
A guide to the EII Renewable Levy Exemption Scheme & EII Compensation Scheme

A guide to the EII Renewable Levy Exemption Scheme & EII Compensation Scheme

Two separate but similar government schemes are available to help Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) stay competitive as our economy transitions to net zero by...
Energy intensive industries scheme extended for 3 years

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers High energy usage businesses, such as steel and paper manufacturers, are set to...

Have your say on changes to the UK ETS and CPS compensation schemes

Have your say on changes to the UK ETS and CPS compensation schemes The government is considering the redesign of two schemes which compensate energy...

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan The UK’s energy intensive industries face a wide range of efficiency challenges, but the...

Do you know what EII exemption is? You should; it will impact your firm’s...

The Energy Intensive Industries (EII) exemption is a new government scheme. Fundamentally it aims to help UK energy intensive industries remain competitive with firms from...

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...

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...

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...

What about Brexit and EII?

What about Brexit and EII? The UK target to reduce emissions by 80% is enshrined in UK law, under the Climate Change Act of 2008. The...

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