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Energy costs remain a major pressure for UK industry.
The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is a proposed government initiative designed to support eligible energy-intensive organisations by reducing policy-related electricity costs and improving long-term competitiveness.
What is BICS, in simple terms?
BICS is a proposed scheme being consulted on by the UK Government to support industries that are:
- Highly exposed to electricity costs
- Operating in internationally competitive markets
- Vulnerable to rising energy and policy costs
The scheme is intended to reduce certain non-energy cost components on electricity bills for qualifying businesses, helping UK industry remain competitive during the energy transition.
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Why BICS matters to your business
- Reduce long-term electricity cost pressure
- Improve budget certantity during volatile markets
- Support investment planning for growth, electrification, or decarbonisation
- Protect competitiveness against overseas operatiors
However, potential benefits will depend on:
- Sector classification
- Electricity consumption profile
- Existing contracts and procurement strategy
- How the scheme is implemented
This is not automatic, and it’s unlikely to be simple.
How Advantage Utilities supports you
We act as a practical, independent energy consultancy, helping businesses understand what BICS could mean before it becomes operational.
Our role is to help you:
Assess
Understand likely eligibility, exposure, and potential relevance
Optimise
Align procurement, contract structure, and strategy to avoid unintended downsides
Manage
Stay informed as the scheme develops and support next steps if and when required
We don’t just explain the scheme, we help you position your business properly.
Who should be looking at BICS now?
This is particularly relevant if you:
• Operate in manufacturing, engineering, cold storage, logistics, or processing
• Have high electricity consumption relative to turnover
• Compete with EU or global businesses
• Are reviewing contracts, renewals, or energy strategy in the next 12–24 months
If that sounds like you, an early conversation can prevent costly blind spots later.
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BICS is still evolving, but the decisions you make now could influence how much value you can take from it in the future.
A short, no-obligation discussion can help you understand:
- Whether BICS is likely to be relevant to your business
- What information you should start preparing
- How it fits into your wider energy and risk strategy
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