Through the new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers (including all UK businesses, the voluntary sector, and the public sector).
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme will apply to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs and contracts. It will apply to energy usage from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023, running for an initial six-month period.
Chelmsford City Council recognises the impact that the current economic climate is having on businesses and the challenges that this brings. The Council has put together some useful advice for businesses worried about rising costs. Information about a range of fully funded business support programmes is also available.
