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Climate Change Agreement For The Plastics Sector- BPF Energy

Countdown for the First Entry for the CCA (1st October 2009) the next Entry is April 2011 so dont miss out!  

CCA Partners

 

BPF Energy and The British Plastics Federation are in the final stages of entering into a Climate Change Agreement (BPF CCA)with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) for the Plastics Sector. This will allow companies with a qualifying site to claim an 80% discount from their energy supplier on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) which they pay on electricity and LPG.  

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BPF ENERGY CCA
PARTNER INFORMATION PACK
 

Contents

 

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Eligibility
The Climate Change Agreement applies to all Plastics Processing Companies who's sites must be based in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. They must also meet one of the eligibility criteria set out by DEFRA. For information on whether your company is eligible please CLICK HERE
     
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How To Register

BPF1

 To register your company's interest in the Climate Change Agreement, you must complete the BPF1 form FOUND HERE as soon as possible and email it to climatechange@bpf.co.uk

If you get in early and start your application now, then you may benefit from the discount as of the entry date of 1st October 2009. The absolute cut-off for accepting completed applications for the current scheme year is 31st October 2009 and if you miss this deadline then the next entry point to the scheme will be 1 April 2011.

Missing this deadline could result in losing £000s of pounds for your business, in addition getting in NOW may mean your company avoids obligations under the Carbon Reduction Commitment.

   
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Partner Fee Information

To calculate the BPF CCA Partners Fees relevant to your organisation, please download the form (BPF2) found HERE

Members of the British Plastics Federation receive a 50% discount on their CCA Partner Fees.

     
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Deadline

Companies who get in early may benefit as early as October 1st 2009.

The final deadline is 31st October 2009 – companies missing this will not be able to join until 1st April 2011.

Due to the amount of companies expected to apply, companies should start the process now to ensure they can qualify for these substantial savings!
     
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Administration

Whilst you are at liberty to use any advisor to help you prepare your application and help you meet scheme targets on energy reduction, Inenco will be the only BPF Scheme Administrator and all applications to participate in the Scheme will be channelled through Inenco to DECC.

     
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Timetable For Action
Timetable for Action The BPF has created a timetable which highlights the significant dates and processes involved in applying for and being involved with the Climate Change Agreement. To view the timetable, please CLICK HERE
     
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Join The BPF- Save Money 
BPF Membership PackMembers of the British Plastics Federation will receive a substantial discount on the administration fees charged to companies to claim the 80% rebate on their climate change levy. The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association of the UK Plastics Industry and membership offers a wide variety of benefits. For more information CLICK HERE and to download the membership pack CLICK HERE
         
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Change Agreement Blog
CCA BlogThe BPF have been lobbying Government to achieve a Climate Change Agreement for many years and with changes happening all the time, it is important to keep informed.  CLICK HERE to view the regularly updated Climate Change Agreement Blog
     
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Further Information

For more information about the CCA and technical support please contact Inenco on 01253 785 069

Climate Change Agreement

- Defra's overview of the Climate Change Agreement

- DECC's downloadable report on  the Climate Change Agreement

- Overview of the Climate Change Agreement (wikipedia)

Climate Change Levy

- Defra's overview of the Climate Change Levy

- Overview of the Climate Change Levy (wikipedia)
 
- An in-depth guide into the Climate Change Levy from the HMRC

     

FAQ's/Ask a Question

To view a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Climate Change Agreement please CLICK HERE.

Alternatively If you have a question regarding the Climate Change Agreement that has not been answered in the FAQ's, or a query surrounding BPF Membership, please complete the form below and someone will contact you... 

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