
GLEG UK Energy Market Update…
July 21, 2025
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July 23, 2025The UK’s Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme is evolving, with a new six-year scheme launching on 1 January 2026. This refreshed framework will reward participants who improve their energy efficiency with continued Climate Change Levy (CCL) relief through to March 2033.
âś… New scheme timeline
- Duration: 2026–2030, with CCL discounts extending to March 2033
- Applications open: 1 May – 31 August 2025
- No targets assessed in 2025 (a “fallow year”)
- Existing participants must actively re-apply—no automatic transfers
✅ What’s changing?
- Eligibility check:Â All current participants must reconfirm their eligibility
- Updated performance baseline: Now based on 2022 data, reflecting post-COVID and Brexit conditions
- Revised data requirements: Participants will declare Fixed and Variable Energy consumption proportions
- Removal of “bubbles”:Â Grouping multiple sites under one target will no longer be permitted
âś… New entrants welcome
- New sites not currently under a CCA can apply via their sector association during the application window.
âś… Oversight & guidance
- The Environment Agency will audit a proportion of participants to ensure compliance.
- A new Operations Manual will be published before the scheme starts to support participants.
- Government consultation on the design was completed, with a response issued in November 2024.
đź”” What this means for businesses:
This is a crucial opportunity for energy-intensive industries to secure financial benefits while driving decarbonisation. But organisations must prepare now—especially existing participants who must reconfirm eligibility and submit updated data.
💡 At GLEG, we’re ready to help businesses navigate the transition to the new scheme.
📩 Contact us at hello@gleg.co.uk to find out how we can assist your business in taking advantage of the CCA scheme.