BICS: Cut Eligible Bills by up to 25%
Exempt eligible UK manufacturers from three major non-commodity charges: Renewables Obligation (RO), Feed-in Tariffs (FiT), and the Capacity Market (CM). Granted exemptions lock in savings for 5 years with backdated values available.
Strictly 13-Week Window Opening 1 October 2026
£35-£40
Estimated Saving per MWh
5 Years
Locked Exemption Period
2 Years Value
For Applications Completed in Time
Key Timeline & Strict Deadlines
Applications carry a strict cutoff date with no exceptions or appeals for late entries.
1 Oct 2026
Applications Open
Government portal opens for submission processing.
30 Nov 2026
Application Cutoff
Closes at 11:59pm. No late entries or appeals allowed.
Jan 2026
Decisions Confirmed
Government issue official decision notifications.
Apr / Oct 2026
Savings Applied
RO/FiT savings hit bills April 2027; CM savings start October 2027.
Why the Clock Matters (13-Week Real Window)
We work to a realistic 13-week window to execute customer meetings, LOA signatures, copy bill collection, SIC code resolution, and application compilation. Missing the 30 November cutoff means losing two full years of value at once:
- The backdated 2026/27 payment.
- The entire 2027/28 exemption year.
Who Qualifies for BICS Exemption?
Qualification relies on two primary code matches plus minimum annual grid consumption.
Industry & Product Codes
Must match an eligible Sector (SIC code) and an eligible Product (HS code).
Minimum Threshold
Requires a minimum of 33 MWh (330,000 kWh) of grid electricity per year per site.
Eligible IS-8 Growth & Foundational Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace, Automotive, Agri-Tech, Advanced Materials, Batteries, Space.
Clean Energy Industries
Carbon Capture/GGR, Heat Pumps, Hydrogen, Nuclear Fission & Fusion, Wind.
Defence
Combat Air, Complex Weapons, Directed Energy, Drones, Maritime Capabilities.
Digital & Technologies
Advanced Connectivity, AI, Cyber Security, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors.
Life Sciences
Biopharma, MedTech.
Foundational Industries
Chemicals, Composites, Critical Minerals, Steel, Electricity Network Components.
Financial Revenue & Savings Model
Based on the government estimate midpoint of £37.50 / MWh savings.
330,000 kWh
Customer Saving (Annual):
£12,375
Total Saving (Inc. Backdate):
£61,875
Your Revenue:
£6,188
500,000 kWh
Customer Saving (Annual):
£18,750
Total Saving (Inc. Backdate):
£39,750
Your Revenue:
£9,375
2,000,000 kWh
Customer Saving (Annual):
£75,000
Total Saving (Inc. Backdate):
£375,000
Your Revenue:
£37,500
10,000,000 kWh
Customer Saving (Annual):
£375,000
Total Saving (Inc. Backdate):
£1,875,000
Your Revenue:
£187,500
Relief Tier Breakdown:
Full relief depends on site electricity usage allocated to eligible production (100% exemption above 50% eligible use; 50% exemption between 25–50%; no exemption below 25%). Figures above assume a fully-eligible site.
What We Need From You
Send us your client list. We will run instant SIC/HS code eligibility checks against official government data tools so we can contact verified candidates early.