Enhanced Capital Allowances

Give yourself a break – investing in energy-saving equipment does more than just save your business money. It’s often more tax efficient. 

Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) are a straightforward way for a business to improve its cash flow through accelerated tax relief. The ECA scheme for energy-saving technologies encourages businesses to invest in energy-saving plant or machinery specified on the Energy Technology List (ETL) which is managed by the Carbon Trust on behalf of Government.

The ECA scheme provides businesses with 100% first year tax relief on their qualifying capital expenditure. The ETL specifies the energy-saving technologies that are included in the ECA scheme. The scheme allows businesses to write off the whole cost of the equipment against taxable profits in the year of purchase. This can provide a cash flow boost and an incentive to invest in energy-saving equipment which normally carries a price premium when compared to less efficient alternatives.

How can PrimoPrimus Help?

PrimoPrimus provide a range of advice and services to help cut carbon emissions, reduce costs and give your organisation a competitive edge.

PrimoPrimus will carry out a survey of your site to assess the potential for energy savings.  Each survey is conducted by a consultant and produces a practical action plan tailored to your organisation's needs.

Once you have requested a survey, an accredited independent consultant will visit your organisation and work with you to:

• Review your energy usage
• Identify energy-saving opportunities
• Define practical ‘next steps’
• Assist with practical implementation support

Some recommendations will involve no capital outlay whatsoever. Where capital expenditure is necessary, our consultant will work with you to calculate the payback period.

It is also possible for us to measure your organisation’s carbon footprint and produce the details within a report.