Energy Saving Trust has been appointed by Ofgem to distribute payments from companies who may have breached rules.
Registered charities, community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies can apply for funds to deliver energy related projects that meet the scheme priorities and benefit people in England, Scotland and Wales.
The core priority is to help people who are most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills. Occasionally there may be additional priorities linked to a funding round e.g., a specific geographical focus or type of energy consumer. Any additional priorities will be made clear to applicants when a funding round opens.
Available funding streams
- The Main Fund, containing £19 million – aimed at projects seeking grants between £50,000 and £2 million that will support households in vulnerable situations.
- The Impact Fund, containing £1 million – aimed at projects monitoring the impact to households, of energy advice and other interventions. Applicants can apply for grants between £20,000 and £500,000.
- The Small Project Fund, containing £1 million – aimed at projects seeking grants between £20,000 and £49,999 that will support households in vulnerable situations.
- The Innovation Fund, containing £4.5 million – aimed at projects that will develop innovative products or services to benefit households. Applicants can apply for grants between £20,000 and £1 million.
- The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund, containing £3 million – aimed at projects that will reduce UK carbon emissions and empower households to reduce their carbon footprint. Applicants can apply for grants between £20,000 and £1 million.
- The Just Transition Fund, containing £1.5 million – aimed at projects that will develop community renewable energy which will benefit energy consumers in vulnerable situations. Applicants can apply for grants between £20,000 and £250,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
The Energy Redress Scheme is only open to registered organisations in England, Scotland and Wales, and Housing Associations that are exempted charities.
Main fund and Small fund: projects can be led by a charity, Community Interest Company, Co-operative Society or Community Benefit Society.
Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF) and the Innovation fund: projects can be led by a charity, Community Interest Company, Co-operative Society or Community Benefit Society.
How to apply
Find out more and apply on their website.
