Aims/priorities: The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF) supports initiatives principally aimed at reducing the climate change impact associated with energy use, which relate to Ofgem’s regulated areas of energy generation, distribution, supply and use.
The funding is for projects that demonstrate measurable and lasting reductions in the carbon intensity of energy use and accelerate the transition to net zero. Projects must also have a realistic prospect of delivering broadly replicable benefits to existing and future energy consumers.
The Innovation Fund is aimed at projects that will develop innovative products or services to benefit households.
Projects funded through both schemes can benefit all domestic energy consumers, not just households in vulnerable situations.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from registered charities, Community Interest Companies, Community Benefit Societies and Cooperative Societies in England, Scotland and Wales that are registered with the Energy Redress Scheme and have passed the due diligence process.
Grant amount: The amount of funding available through the scheme varies throughout the year and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis in January, April, July and October.
The following are available for the Spring 2024 round:
- Innovation Fund contains £3 million and offers grants of between £20,000 and £1 million for projects that will develop innovative products or services to benefit households.
- Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund contains £3 million and offers grants of between £20,000 and £1 million for projects that will reduce UK carbon emissions and empower households to reduce their carbon footprint.
Application process: The guidance notes and online application system can be found on the Energy Saving Trust website.
Deadline: Wednesday 20 February 2024, 5pm.
Contact information: Email: energyredress@est.org.uk
Website: Energy Redress scheme