24/02/12
New Climate Change Levy (CCL) rates from April 2012
Industry news
The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is a charge on energy usage for business and the public sector. It was introduced by Government to encourage energy efficiency. Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) allow energy intensive organisations a discount on the levy, if they achieve energy efficiency targets.
The rate for the Climate Change Levy will be increasing as of 1st April 2012 to:
Electricity:
April 2011 – 0.485p/kWh
April 2012 – 0.509p/kWh
Gas:
April 2011 – 0.169p/kWh
April 2012 – 0.177p/kWh
HM Revenue & Customs website
Please see HM Revenue and Customs website for further details.
