The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is a tax charged on energy supplied to businesses and organisations in the UK. While designed to encourage energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, many businesses overpay due to incorrect application, missed exemptions, or unclaimed reliefs.
SynergiseUK connects businesses and property owners with Specialist Climate Change Levy Advisers who review energy usage, assess eligibility for reliefs or exemptions, and support compliant claims and corrections in line with HMRC rules.
Climate Change Levy Advisory Disclaimer
SynergiseUK is not a tax adviser or energy supplier. We introduce clients to independent, specialist Climate Change Levy advisers. All reviews, reliefs, exemptions, and claims are subject to HMRC legislation, energy supply arrangements, eligibility criteria, and professional due diligence.
What Is the Climate Change Levy?
The Climate Change Levy is an environmental tax applied to energy used by businesses, charities, and public sector organisations. It is charged on supplies of:
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Electricity
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Natural gas
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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
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Solid fuels
CCL is typically charged by energy suppliers and shown as a separate item on energy bills.
Who Is Affected by the Climate Change Levy?
CCL generally applies to:
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Businesses using energy for commercial purposes
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Property owners and landlords
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Industrial and manufacturing operations
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Public sector organisations
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Charities (subject to conditions)
Domestic energy use is excluded from CCL.
When a Climate Change Levy Review Is Needed
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Energy costs appear unusually high
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Business activities may qualify for exemption or relief
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Energy use has changed following expansion or downsizing
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You operate in manufacturing or energy intensive sectors
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You occupy multiple sites or complex properties
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Historic energy bills have not been reviewed
Many businesses remain unaware they may be eligible for relief.
Climate Change Levy Reliefs and Exemptions
Depending on circumstances, relief or exemption may apply for:
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Energy intensive industries
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Businesses with Climate Change Agreements (CCAs)
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Certain charitable activities
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Electricity generated from renewable sources
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Specific industrial or non commercial uses
Eligibility depends on how energy is used, not simply the type of business.
Why Use Specialist Climate Change Levy Advisory Support?
Energy and Tax Expertise
Advisers experienced in CCL legislation and HMRC guidance.
Eligibility Assessments
Identifying reliefs, exemptions, or misapplied charges.
Bill and Usage Reviews
Detailed analysis of historic and current energy billing.
Compliance Led Claims
Ensuring corrections and claims align with HMRC requirements.
Support Across Multiple Sites
Including portfolios, estates, and complex occupancies.
Key Features of Climate Change Levy Advisory Services
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Review of energy bills and usage
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Identification of exemptions and reliefs
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Support with HMRC compliant claims
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Correction of incorrectly applied charges
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Potential recovery of overpaid CCL
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Ongoing advisory support
Reduce Your Climate Change Levy Exposure
SynergiseUK connects businesses and property owners with Specialist Climate Change Levy Advisers who review energy usage, identify relief opportunities, and support compliant claims and corrections.
Frequently asked Q&A's
It is designed to encourage energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by taxing business energy use.
No. It applies to non-domestic energy use and excludes domestic consumption.
Yes. Certain activities, sectors, and uses may qualify for exemption or relief.
Some charitable activities may be exempt, depending on how the energy is used.
In some cases, overpaid CCL may be recoverable where charges were applied incorrectly.
Certain renewable supplies may qualify for relief, subject to conditions and evidence.
Yes. Changes in energy use, operations, or legislation can affect eligibility.
Yes. CCL rules are technical, and incorrect assumptions can lead to overpayment or non-compliance.
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