Open consultation

Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift for energy intensive industries

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 18 July 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We are seeking views on uplifting the relief offered by the Network Charging Compensation Scheme from 60% to 90%.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 15 August 2025

Consultation description

This consultation addresses one of the measures announced as part of the Industrial Strategy.

This consultation seeks feedback on the proposal to increase the level of relief offered through the Network Charging Compensation (NCC) scheme from the current 60% up to 90%.

We are seeking views from a wide range of audiences, including:

• energy intensive industries (EIIs), whether currently benefitting or not from the existing exemption scheme
• energy suppliers
• other electricity consumers
• trade bodies
• consumer associations
• devolved governments
• other interested parties

Documents

Energy intensive industries (EIIs): consultation on the proposed uplift to the Network Charging Compensation Scheme for energy intensive industries

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Published 18 July 2025