Why is my business being charged the Climate Change Levy (CCL) tax, and is there anything I can do to reduce the charge?
What is CCL, how much it is and why it is applied
CCL is charged on taxable commodities supplied for lighting, heating and power purposes to businesses in the industrial, commercial, agricultural, and public service sectors. Your business is being charged the CCL as a means of encouraging businesses to be more energy efficient.
You can pay a reduced rate on CCL charges by entering into a climate change agreement with the Environment Agency. Businesses in these agreements will receive a reduction of 90% in the CCL rate paid of electricity bills and a 65% reduction on all other fuels.