Consultation outcome: Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift for energy intensive industries

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Proposed uplift to the Network Charging Compensation Scheme for energy intensive industries (EIIs): government consultation response

Detail of outcome

Summary of responses received, the government's response to the consultation and the next steps.

Original consultation

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

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 18 July 2025 to 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