Skip to main contentThe energy Intensive Industries Scheme (EII) was introduced in 2016 and ramped up as part of the government’s British Industry Supercharger (BIS) measures in 2022.
What is the EII Scheme?
This voluntary scheme enables eligible participants to receive substantial discounts on some of the non-commodity costs included in their electricity bills . These initiatives were designed to support energy-intensive businesses by reducing their energy costs, decarbonise and improve the competitiveness of British industry on a global scale.
Once successfully admitted to the scheme, businesses can benefit from the discount for a period of five years – subject to meeting compliance requirements and reporting obligations.
Businesses can apply at any time and there are no targets or sector fees, making the scheme a no-brainer for energy-intensive businesses.
What are the benefits?
The financial gains to be had from having the EII scheme in place, are huge. Businesses can receive discounts on the non-commodity costs that form part of electricity bills and up to 100% exemptions are available on Renewables Obligations (RO), Feed In Tariff (FiT), Contracts for Difference (CfD), Capacity Market (CM) and the EII support levy.
In addition, businesses can also access 60% (rising to 90% in 2026) compensation on Network Charges (NC).
These exemptions – and the savings they bring – are effective as soon as your business’s EII certificate is approved and live.
What are my obligations?
EII is open to UK-based businesses who manufacture products in eligible sectors, and must meet a strict 20% energy intensity test, are eligible to join the scheme.
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Why choose Envantage?
Although the obligations may feel complex and labour-intensive, our experienced team is on hand to do most of the heavy lifting to give you access to the remarkable savings that the EII Scheme can unlock.
So far, Envantage’s team of EII experts have unlocked £18.75 million worth of savings for our clients. We will work as your trusted partner to ensure your business accesses the maximum available cost savings to help you stay ahead of the competition and support your bottom line.
Get in touch for a chat with one of our carbon expertsTo find out how we can help you with the EII Scheme:
Don & Low
Operating in an energy-intensive industry, Don & Low is firmly committed to managing the risk that this brings to its operations from a financial and regulatory perspective, as well as embracing new approaches and technologies to meet its decarbonization goals.
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Plastek
With a keen strategic focus, Envantage began by helping Plastek to better understand its place within the global supply chain, how its behaviours affect carbon emissions and where there is most potential for improvement.
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H.I. Quality Steel Castings
Envantage carried out eligibility assessments, data management, calculations and all of the reporting required within the compensation and exemption schemes relating to the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-In Tariff (FIT) charges, under the Electricity Market Reform.
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