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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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2026

2 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices, published on…

Why linked: Written question on decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity - contextual to energy market conditions driving levy rationale

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices, published on 21 April 2026, what discussions he has had …

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the marginal pricing mechanism on the revenues of renewable and nuclear electricity generators.

Why linked: Written question (2026-04-28) on marginal pricing mechanism impact on renewable generator revenues. Contextually relevant to revenue frameworks affecting low-carbon generators subject to the levy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the marginal pricing mechanism on the revenues of renewable and nuclear electricity generators.

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2024

2 events
8 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of targeted exemption of energy bill levies on (a) households using electric heating and (b) the take up of heat pumps.

Why linked: Written question (2024-02-08) on targeted exemption of energy bill levies on households/businesses. Provides context on levy policy design and exemptions relevant to generator levy framework.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of targeted exemption of energy bill levies on (a) households using electric heating and (b) the take up of …

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1 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an estimate of the added cost of (a) environmental and (b) social obligations on (i) electricity and (ii) gas bills to the average household in 2023.

Why linked: Written question (2024-02-01) on environmental and social obligations cost on electricity generators and suppliers. Contextually relevant to costs and framework affecting generator liability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an estimate of the added cost of (a) environmental and (b) social obligations on (i) electricity and (ii) gas bills to the average household …

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2023

1 event
5 Jan 2023 | Committee report linked direct

The Government is not providing renewable energy generators with the same level of generous tax reliefs for new investment to enhance the UK’s energy security. We recommend that the Treasury examine how a similar low-carbon Investment Allowance could be introduced for electricity producers paying the new temporary tax of 45%. (Paragraph 249) 90 Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies

Why linked: Parliamentary scrutiny output noting renewable energy generators lack parity in tax reliefs compared to fossil fuel sector - equity analysis relevant to levy design

The Government is not providing renewable energy generators with the same level of generous tax reliefs for new investment to enhance the UK’s energy security. We recommend that the Treasury examine how a similar low-carbon Investment Allowance could be introduced …

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2022

24 events
20 Dec 2022 | Written question Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to taxation for renewable energy companies will have on the creation of new Green jobs as part of (a) Th

Why linked: Written question directly assessing impact of taxation changes on renewable energy generators - core to understanding the levy's policy rationale

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to taxation for renewable energy companies will have on the creation of new Green jobs as …

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14 Dec 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a windfall tax on bank’s excess profits in a similar manner to the Energy Profits Levy.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on windfall tax precedent using Energy Profits Levy as comparison model - contextualises the levy concept

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a windfall tax on bank’s excess profits in a similar manner to the Energy Profits Levy.

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1 Dec 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to taxation for renewable energy companies on investment in the offshore renewable energy sector.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on potential impact of taxation changes for renewable energy companies on investment - directly relevant to low-carbon generator taxation framework

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to taxation for renewable energy companies on investment in the offshore renewable energy sector.

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30 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of investment by oil and gas companies in decarbonisation, over the period for which they will be eligible under the Energy Profits Levy for the current investment allowance rate of 80 per cent, will

Why linked: Parliamentary question on investment by energy companies in decarbonisation under Energy Profits Levy - addresses generator investment incentives

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of investment by oil and gas companies in decarbonisation, over the period for which they will be eligible under the Energy Profits Levy for the current investment allowance rate of 80 …

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30 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November 2023 to Question 92053, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of Investment Allowances on the Energy Profit Levy on tax revenue.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on potential impact of Investment Allowance within the Energy Profits Levy - assesses specific tax relief mechanism

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November 2023 to Question 92053, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of Investment Allowances on the Energy Profit Levy on tax revenue.

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30 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an estimate of the amount that would be raised by the Energy Profits Levy over the next six years if tax relief is not provided to companies which invest in new oil and gas extraction in the UK.

Why linked: Direct parliamentary question on Energy Profits Levy revenue estimates over six years - core statutory basis for the Bill

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an estimate of the amount that would be raised by the Energy Profits Levy over the next six years if tax relief is not provided to companies which invest …

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28 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Electricity Generator Levy on the financial viability of (a) solar projects already in operation and (b) solar projects under planning consideration; and wh

Why linked: Written question on impact of Electricity Generator Levy on solar project viability; substantive parliamentary scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Electricity Generator Levy on the financial viability of (a) solar projects already in operation and (b) solar projects under planning consideration; and …

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28 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how solar feed-in tariff projects and the pre-determined revenue streams they deliver will be considered under the Electricity Generator Levy.

Why linked: Written question on treatment of solar feed-in tariff projects under Electricity Generator Levy; reflects design scrutiny

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how solar feed-in tariff projects and the pre-determined revenue streams they deliver will be considered under the Electricity Generator Levy.

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28 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to exempt from the Energy Generator Levy the revenues collected from new solar assets that start operating from January 2023.

Why linked: Written question on exempting solar assets from Energy Generator Levy - directly addresses the specific levy in scope

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to exempt from the Energy Generator Levy the revenues collected from new solar assets that start operating from January 2023.

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24 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department have made an assessment of the potential revenue impacts of equalising the Investment Allowances for the Energy Profit Levy and the Energy Generator Levy.

Why linked: Written question on Investment Allowances for Energy Profits Levy - directly relevant to levy design and thresholds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department have made an assessment of the potential revenue impacts of equalising the Investment Allowances for the Energy Profit Levy and the Energy Generator Levy.

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24 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he made an estimate of the predicted tax revenue from extending the Energy Generator levy to cover combined-cycle gas turbine generators before 17 November 2022.

Why linked: Written question on extending Energy Generator levy to CCGT generators - directly addresses scope and design of the levy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he made an estimate of the predicted tax revenue from extending the Energy Generator levy to cover combined-cycle gas turbine generators before 17 November 2022.

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16 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Government's Observations made on 7 November 2022 on petition P002765 on the Energy Profits Levy, presented by the hon. Member for Leeds East on 7 September 2022, (a) if he will publish a break

Why linked: Parliamentary question referencing Government Observations on Energy Profits Levy petition - documents policy position on the existing levy

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Government's Observations made on 7 November 2022 on petition P002765 on the Energy Profits Levy, presented by the hon. Member for Leeds East on 7 September 2022, (a) if …

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10 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of revising the Investment Allowance included in the Energy Profits Levy in order to incentivise investment in renewable energy and disincentivise oil and gas ex

Why linked: Parliamentary question on Investment Allowance in Energy Profits Levy - directly addresses levy design mechanism in scope

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of revising the Investment Allowance included in the Energy Profits Levy in order to incentivise investment in renewable energy and disincentivise oil and …

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10 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the potential revenue from removal of the Investment Allowance in the Energy Profits Levy.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on revenue impact of removing Investment Allowance from Energy Profits Levy - core tax policy design question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the potential revenue from removal of the Investment Allowance in the Energy Profits Levy.

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9 Nov 2022 | Written question Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will review the impact of the carbon tax on high energy usage industries in the UK.

Why linked: Written question on carbon tax impact on energy-intensive industries - relevant to understanding broader tax framework affecting generators

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will review the impact of the carbon tax on high energy usage industries in the UK.

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9 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the amount of tax revenue that has been offset by the Investment Allowance of the Energy Profits Levy since it was introduced in May 2022.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on tax revenue offset by Energy Profits Levy Investment Allowance - quantifies fiscal impact of levy design

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the amount of tax revenue that has been offset by the Investment Allowance of the Energy Profits Levy since it was introduced in May 2022.

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8 Nov 2022 | Written question Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting operatively-owned wind farms from the proposed Cost-Plus Revenue Limit for power generation.

Why linked: Written question (2022-11-08) asking about exempting operatively-owned wind farms from the Energy Profits Levy. Directly relevant to levy design and generator exemptions under the predecessor EPL framework.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of exempting operatively-owned wind farms from the proposed Cost-Plus Revenue Limit for power generation.

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7 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy about the potential merits of introducing tax reforms with the aim of both reducing the carbon consumption of the

Why linked: Written question (2022-11-07) to Chancellor about discussions regarding introducing a generator levy. Directly relevant to policy development of the Electricity Generator Levy.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy about the potential merits of introducing tax reforms with the aim of both reducing the carbon consumption …

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7 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the Energy Profits Levy Investment Allowance on (a) the UK’s carbon emissions and ability to achieve its net zero target and (b) the UK’s ability to deliver its

Why linked: Parliamentary question assessing impact of Energy Profits Levy Investment Allowance on carbon emissions and investment - directly relevant to low-carbon generator incentives

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the Energy Profits Levy Investment Allowance on (a) the UK’s carbon emissions and ability to achieve its net zero target and (b) the …

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7 Nov 2022 | Written question Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what his timescale is for outlining the details of the revenue cap on low carbon electricity companies; and if he will make a statement.

Why linked: Written question specifically about revenue cap on low carbon electricity companies - directly addresses the levy mechanism and generator treatment

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what his timescale is for outlining the details of the revenue cap on low carbon electricity companies; and if he will make a statement.

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3 Nov 2022 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the impact of (a) share buybacks and (b) dividend payments in each of the (i) extraction, (ii) generation, (iii) transmission and (iv) supply stages of the energy sector on the househo

Why linked: Written question on share buybacks and dividend payments by energy generation companies - directly relevant to windfall profits and exceptional receipts from generators

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the impact of (a) share buybacks and (b) dividend payments in each of the (i) extraction, (ii) generation, (iii) transmission and (iv) supply stages of the energy …

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2021

1 event
28 Apr 2021 | Committee report linked direct

We were concerned that HM Treasury and HMRC seemed to view the consequences of environmental taxes as the responsibility of other government departments. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has lead responsibility for all environmental policy areas apart from climate change mitigation, including net zero, on which the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) leads. HM Treasury, HMRC and other departments contribute to Defra and BEIS’s environmental...

Why linked: Parliamentary extract (2021-04-28) discussing HM Treasury and HMRC responsibility for environmental tax consequences. Relevant to HMRC/Treasury governance of energy taxation including generator levies.

We were concerned that HM Treasury and HMRC seemed to view the consequences of environmental taxes as the responsibility of other government departments. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has lead responsibility for all environmental policy areas …

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