The fund aims to build the capacity of the community energy sector and deliver impactful renewable energy projects. It seeks to demonstrate how a just transition to net zero can benefit everyone.
The priorities of the scheme are to support energy consumers in vulnerable situations, develop innovative products or services and empower consumers to reduce their carbon emissions.
The scheme will fund new projects in the following funding streams:
- The Main Fund: aimed at projects that will support energy consumers in vulnerable situations.
- The Impact Fund: aimed at projects monitoring the impact to households, of energy advice and other interventions.
- The Small Project Fund: aimed at projects that will support energy consumers in vulnerable situations.
- Innovation Fund: aimed at projects that will develop innovative products or services to benefit households.
- Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund: aimed at projects that will reduce UK carbon emissions and empower households to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Just Transition Fund: aimed at projects that will develop community renewable energy which will benefit vulnerable energy consumers.
Who can apply?
Registered charities, community interest companies, cooperative societies, and community benefit societies.
How to apply
Applicants should complete a simple online information form on their website to check whether they are eligible to apply. Those organisations that meet the initial criteria will be notified and their details will be held by the Energy Saving Trust. When funds become available, eligible organisations will be invited to apply.
