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News Release from: Daikin AirConditioning UK | Subject: ECA scheme
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 September 2006
Daikin Airconditioning and the ECA
scheme
Small businesses losing up to £300 for every £1000 spent on energy saving equipment because they are unaware they qualify for the Government's Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme.
Small businesses are losing up to £300 for every £1000 spent on energy saving equipment for their premises because they are unaware they qualify for the Government's Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme, according a leading air conditioning specialist Daikin Airconditioning UK say that under the ECA scheme, which is managed by the Carbon Trust, any business making a capital investment in listed low carbon technologies is entitled to offset the cost against the income or corporation tax by claiming enhanced capital allowances, meaning they can claim 100% first year tax relief on qualifying equipment
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Mark Dyer, marketing manager at Daikin Airconditioning UK , said: "The ECA scheme is specifically designed to encourage companies to choose energy efficient technologies and products.
Alarmingly though, there is a high percentage of businesses throughout the UK who are unaware that it exists.
"By investing in this equipment, not only will businesses save money through the ECA scheme, but they will also save money on their energy bills and be helping the Government reach its target of reducing carbon emissions by 20% by 2010".
Daikin UK's advice to businesses is in support of 'Small Business Advice Week', which takes place this week (11-17 September).
'Small Business Advice Week' is designed to help small business owners or prospective entrepreneurs with advice on running their business, addressing issues such as savings on costs, banking, insurance, tax, sales and marketing, business systems and health and safety.
For more information on which energy saving technologies are eligible for the ECA scheme can be found on the Energy Technology List, which can be accessed by logging onto www.eca.gov.uk/etl.
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