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Product Mix and Product Output Algorithm Workshops
For any site that might fail to meet the 1st Milestone Target, one of the most important ways of trying to avoid the loss of your CCL discount is to apply the Product Mix and Output Algorithm (PMOA), see Information Sheet 20 or the DEFRA paper CCA(01)08.
The Food and Drink Federation are pleased to present two workshops on the methodology of producing a Product Mix/Product Output Algorithm.
The two workshops have been arranged for the 18th and 19th March 2002 in Coventry and Manchester respectively. To reserve a place on either workshop please contact our help line for booking information.
New
Information Sheets
Five new Information Sheets have been issued and cover important topics
relevant to this 1st Milestone year:
| Information Sheet 19 | Updating Customs and excise forms PP10s and PP11s |
| Information Sheet 20 | Product Mix and Product Output Algorithm |
| Information Sheet 21 | A review of options for sites that beat their 1st Milestone target |
| Information Sheet 22 | A review of options for sites that fail their 1st Milestone target |
| Information Sheet 23 | A summary of Government requirements for auditing data. Download DEFRA paper CCA(01)03 here |
These new information sheets can be downloaded by going to the information sheets section within the chosen scheme.
2002/03
Timetable
As the first milestone year progresses, we have put together a timetable
of key activities during the next 12 months which you should be aware
of. Click here (LINK) to view the timetable.
Delay
of CHP Stage 2
For those sites that passed CHP Stage 1, we will be issuing Stage 2 forms
in the next few weeks. This will request qualitative data concerning processes
and energy usage, to add to the quantitative data you provided in Stage
1. For sites that pass this stage there will be opportunities both to
highlight special circumstances, or amend targets to take CHP into account.
For further details see Information Sheet 3.
If any sites have not yet completed CHP Stage 1, YOU MUST DO SO! If you don't complete this form (which should take less than half an hour) you are putting your CCL Discount at risk, it is part of your obligation to DEFRA. For further information and to download a CHP Stage 1 form see Stage 1 Methodology and Spreadsheet Model.
Support
from the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme
An important source of support and advice is the EEBPP. This Government
programme provides excellent Good Practice Guides and Case Studies that
can help you evaluate energy saving opportunities. A new part of the programme
"Action Energy" can provide site specific support in the form
of fully or partially funded site audits and feasibility studies. For
further information about all EEBPP activities look at their Web Site
on www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk
or call the Energy and Environment Help Line on 0800 585 794.
Important
reminder about change of energy supplier
It has come to our attention that some sites have lost their CCL discount
when changing energy supplier. An energy supplier can only give you a
CCL discount if they have an appropriate PP10 and PP11 form. If you forget
to send new forms to the new supplier you will be charged the full rate
of CCL even though you are eligible for a discount. To our knowledge this
cannot be reclaimed from Customs and Excise.
Changing
of inaccurate Base Year data
DEFRA are still allowing us to make modifications to Underlying Agreements,
to accommodate mistakes made by applicants. However, they have indicated
that they will not allow such modifications for very much longer.
If you think any contract modifications are necessary please send us details
as soon as possible so we can negotiate these with DEFRA before they "close
the door".
Unauthorised
Communications
We have been told that a number of suppliers and consultants are approaching
CCA participants in a way that makes them sound like official representatives
of the Government or the FDF. All official communications from us will
come on FDF Scheme headed notepaper or via email from "cclevy.com".
As administrators of the discount scheme, we will not visit your site
unless specifically requested by yourselves. If you are at all unsure,
please contact the help line for clarification.
Enhanced
Capital Allowances (ECAs)
As part of the
Climate Change Levy package the Chancellor has introduced ECAs for some
types of capital equipment. These allow you to fully depreciate an eligible
investment in the first year. This defers payment of corporation tax and
results in a saving that is typically about 5% (the actual value depends
on interest rates). Where relevant, don't forget to take an ECA into account
when developing the economic case for a project. ECAs are available to
all businesses, not just those with a CCLA. There is a detailed list of
equipment eligible for an ECA show on the DEFRA's website: www.eca.gov.uk
Examples of eligible equipment include boilers, variable speed drives, lighting systems, good quality CHP, refrigeration, pipe insulation and thermal screens. The ECA list is under constant review and will be updated on a fairly regular basis.