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Electricity Generator Levy Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill concerning the Electricity Generator Levy, the tax framework applying to exceptional receipts from low-carbon electricity generation.

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21 Apr 2026 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

Electricity Generator Levy

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement (HCWS1528) on Electricity Generator Levy explaining its nature, rates, and operation

UIN: HCWS1528 The Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) was introduced in 2023 and is a temporary tax on windfall revenues for large renewables. The EGL is currently calculated as 45% of a generator’s annual revenue above a benchmark price, which is …

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21 Apr 2026 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

Electricity Generator Levy

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement (HLWS1535) on Electricity Generator Levy; ministerial guidance on the levy

UIN: HLWS1535 My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) was introduced in 2023 and is a temporary tax on windfall revenues for large renew...

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16 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Energy Update

Why linked: Energy Update from January 2024 - ministerial statement on government's energy policy direction, relevant to broader policy context of electricity generator taxation

UIN: HCWS182 I would like to update the House on the Government’s road fuels consultation and impact assessment that will be published today and closes on 12 March 2024. The Government is committed to reducing bills for families, including to …

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13 Jun 2023 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

Energy tax update

Why linked: 2023 Written Ministerial Statement on Energy tax update directly relevant to energy taxation framework

UIN: HLWS836 My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Gareth Davies) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The Government introduced the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy (EPL) in May 2022 to tax the temporary extraordinary profits ...

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12 Jun 2023 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

Energy tax update

Why linked: 2023 WMS on Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy - foundational energy taxation instrument referenced in scope

UIN: HCWS845 The Government introduced the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy (EPL) in May 2022 to tax the temporary extraordinary profits of oil and gas companies, and to help fund vital support for millions of people facing rising bills, …

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24 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Energy Intensive Industries electricity support package

Why linked: Ministerial announcement on Energy Intensive Industries electricity support package - contextualises interactions between energy taxation and industry support

UIN: HCWS581 Yesterday the government brought forward a package of measures to address energy costs for our most energy-intensive industries, which includes companies in important strategic sectors that attract significant investment into Great Britain such as steel, ...

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24 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Energy Intensive Industries electricity support package

Why linked: Ministerial announcement (2023-02-24) on 'Energy Intensive Industries electricity support package'. Policy context for energy support schemes that interact with generator levy framework and industrial electricity costs.

UIN: HLWS570 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Kemi Badenoch MP) has today made the following statement.Yesterday the government brought forward a package of measures to address energy costs for our most energy-intensive industries, …

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1 Nov 2022 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Energy Support Package - Secondary Legislation

Why linked: Ministerial announcement on Energy Support Package secondary legislation - contextualises broader energy taxation and support framework

UIN: HLWS342 My Right Honourable friend the Minister of State for Climate (Graham Stuart) has today made the following statement:The Energy Prices Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 25 October 2022. The Act establishes the legislative framework necessary to deliver …

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17 Oct 2022 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

Energy Update

Why linked: Ministerial Written Statement on Energy Update from Chancellor - likely addresses Energy Profits Levy policy position and updates

UIN: HLWS318 My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Jeremy Hunt) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.It is normal practice when a Government Department proposes to undertake a contingent liability in excess of £300,000, and ...

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12 Jul 2022 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Bill

Why linked: Written Statement on Human Rights Act compatibility - Energy Profits Levy Bill

UIN: HLWS197 I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Bill are compatible with the convention rights. A copy of …

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