If you are a UK business looking for some financial support in order to initiate energy saving measures, there are some energy saving business grants and other forms of funding available. The energy saving business grants and funding schemes available in the UK range from offsetting Climate Change Levies by cutting National Insurance contributions (see our Climate Change Agreements page for more information) to funding for the development of low carbon technologies.
Some energy saving business grants and funding types are available at a national level whilst others are regional, so it is worthwhile contacting your local council for more information. In addition, take a look at our Carbon Trust page which has some information on interest-free loans available towards purchasing energy efficient equipment.
The Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform website has details of schemes such as the Environmental Transformation Fund which supports the development of low carbon energy and energy efficiency technology. They also run the Low Carbon Buildings Programme, phase 2 of which supports public sector buildings and charitable organisations by way of grants towards the cost of installing renewable energy technology. The Community Sustainable Energy Programme also offers grants to community organisations for microgeneration technologies.
Other sources of information on any energy saving business grants and funding opportunities available in the UK include Business Link, which has a database of grants and subsidies including those related to energy efficiency. By entering your postcode, you can access the database for local and national energy saving business grants and funding schemes.
