Climate Change Levy

DEFINITION: A tax on energy delivered to non-domestic users in the UK, introduced in 2001 under the 2000 Finance Act. The levy applies to most energy users, with the notable exceptions of the transport sector and domestic sphere. Originally electricity generated from new renewables and approved cogeneration schemes was not taxed, but this exemption was abolished in 2015.

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