Energy and Trade Intensive Industries Scheme

 

The government has recently announced a new energy bills discount scheme specifically for energy and trade-intensive industries (ETIIs). Eligibility for the scheme was assessed on the criteria of Energy and Trade intensity with sectors being required to pass through both thresholds to be eligible for ETII support. 

  • The energy intensity threshold was set at the 80th percentile - a sector must be in the top 20% of energy-intensive sectors in the economy to qualify.

  • The trade intensity threshold was set at the 60th percentile - a sector must be in the top 40% most trade intensive to qualify. 

To check if you are eligible to apply to the ETII scheme click here to see the full list of eligible sectors.

ETIIs will receive a discount that reflects the difference between the price threshold and the relevant wholesale price. These are:

· Electricity – £185 per MWh

· Gas – £99 per MWh

The discount will only apply to 70% of energy volumes and will be subject to a ‘maximum discount’ of £40.0/MWh for gas and £89/MWh for electricity. The remaining 30% of energy volume will be covered by the baseline level of support where your organisation's wholesale price meets the baseline eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Applications opened on 26th April 2023 and eligible organisations will have 90 days from then to apply for ETII support online. You can register here.

Applicants will need to provide information about their organisation or business including:

  • Contact detail

  • Registered name and address

  • Company registration number (if you have one)

  • Up to 4 ETII eligible SIC codes

  • Whether you pay bills directly to an energy supplier and details of any intermediaries involved (such as a landlord)

  • The names of gas and/or electricity suppliers

  • The gas or electricity meter point numbers (MPRN or MPAN) associated with the property, found on your bill from your energy supplier

  • The name of your organisation as it appears on your bill from your energy supplier(s)

  • A declaration letter signed by a named director or equivalent of your organisation or business (a template will be provided)

If you need any advice or support please get in touch with us.


 
Nicole Farrimond