Climate Change Agreement registration of interest

SAVING YOU MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS – SCHEME NOW REOPENED TO NEW FACILITIES

The UK Government set up Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) to incentivise and encourage greater uptake of energy efficiency measures amongst companies in energy-intensive industries. The CCA scheme, overseen by the Environment Agency, allows businesses that reduce their energy usage (and hence CO2 emissions) to make significant savings on their energy bills. More information on CCAs is available here.

The Cold Chain Federation administers Climate Change Agreements for businesses that operate cold stores, which currently includes around 420 frozen and chilled warehouses. It saves the industry around £11m per year.

Previously closed to new entrants, a new CCA scheme will commence on 1st January 2026, until at least March 2033, and the scheme has therefore reopened for new applications. CCAs are voluntary, but they offer significant financial benefits to businesses who sign up for one including:

Significant discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL), a significant contributor to a cold store’s energy bill, of up to 92% for electricity, 89% for gas and 77% for LPG

Cost saving through energy reduction

Cold Chain Federation members get 50% off CCA administration fees, so if you are not already a member, now is a great time to become one.

CRITERIA

The CCA is administered by Jacobs on behalf of the Cold Chain Federation. The first step in joining is to complete a Registration of Interest form.

Before completing the form, please ensure you meet all of the following criteria:

  • The site is operational by end of  August 2025.
  • At least 500,000kwh of energy is used annually for cold storage operations.

Please complete this Registration of Interest asap and email it to [email protected]. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact [email protected]

Jacobs will assess your registration form and send you a full application pack to complete and return to them no later than 29th August so that they have time to review your application before submitting to the Environment Agency by their deadline.