Dividend Declaration

BLACKROCK ENERGY AND RESOURCES INCOME TRUST PLC

(LEI:54930040ALEAVPMMDC31)ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUARTERLY INTERIM DIVIDEND

4 June 2024 The Board of BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc is pleased to announce that the second quarterly interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 30 November 2024 of 1.125 pence per ordinary share has been declared by the Directors, payable on 15 July 2024 to holders of ordinary shares on the register at the close of business on 14 June 2024 (ex-dividend date is 13 June 2024). The last date for receipt of mandate instructions for those shareholders who wish to join the Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 24 June 2024.

Enquiries:Graham Venables BlackRock Investment Management (UK) LimitedSecretaryTelephone: 020 3649 3432