Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs)

Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on their spending on qualifying plant and machinery. There are three schemes for ECAs:

  • Energy-saving plant and machinery, as defined by Energy Technologies List  
  • Low carbon dioxide emission cars and natural gas and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
  • Water conservation plant and machinery 

For details on first-year allowances in general, please refer to the Enhanced Capital Allowances website

For specific information on claiming ECAs for energy-saving plant and machinery, please refer to the Energy Technology List website. 

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