Business Rates

The Business Rates announced for hydropower (and all renewables) commencing April 2010 have shown large increases and no concessions for income enhanced by government subsidies for renewable generation. The following two documents indicate the status of discussions with the various agencies, which have yet to produce any results. Work continues!

Business Rates for renewable energy electricity generation projects (Feb 2010)

Latest position on potentail rates increases for 2010-2015 View BHA document (includes presentation by Mark Cropper of Ellergreen)