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Incentives

The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme for businesses

The Government, as part of it's programme to manage climate change has created the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme which allows the full cost of an investment in designated energy-saving plant and machinery to be written off against the taxable profits of the period in which the investment is made.

The aim of the ECA Scheme for Energy Saving Technologies is to encourage businesses to invest in energy-saving plant or machinery. Included equipment is specified on the Energy Technology List (ETL) which is managed by the Carbon Trust on behalf of Government.

This scheme allows businesses to write off the whole cost of the equipment including associated costs, such as installation, against taxable profits in the year of purchase.

The ECA can be claimed as part of your normal income / corporation tax return.

If you would like more information or to find out how to claim, visit the ECA website.

Interest Free Loans for small & medium enterprises

The Carbon Trust offers small and medium sized enterprises interest free energy efficiency loans of £5,000 to £100,000 for the purchase of energy saving equipment.

These loans can be used together with ECA and are a cost effective way to replace or upgrade your existing equipment. For more information visit The Carbon Trust's Website.

Reduced Rate 5% VAT for domestic users

The Government is committed to reducing emissions of the gases responsible for global warming as part of its Climate Change Programme and the Kyoto Protocol. Households are responsible for a quarter of all emissions, so are being targeted through a Reduced Rate VAT on energy efficient heating systems. For more information visit the HMRC website.

If you would like to discuss which incentives you may be entitled to, please call us on 0116 275 2107 or contact us via the website.