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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 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 energy consumers.
• Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund is targeted at projects that empower householders to reduce their carbon emissions and engage positively with the transition to net zero.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Registered charities can apply for funding under all schemes. Additionally, the following organisations can now apply to the Innovation and Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund:

• Community Interest Companies
• Co-operative Societies
• Community Benefit Societies

When to apply

Registration now open.

How to apply

Applicants should complete a simple online information form 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.

Contact information

Activites funded: Advice and information Environment Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public People in poverty Older people Unemployed

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