Aims/priorities: The new £5 million fund, provided by Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme and piloted under the scheme’s Carbon Emissions Reductions priority, 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 funding is intended to enable greater community ownership and social benefit from the historic growth in renewable energy over the next few years as the UK transitions to net zero.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), 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: There is a total budget of £5 million.
Grants of between £20,000 and £250,000 are available for individual projects.
Application process: Before applying, organisations need to pre-register by visiting the Energy Redress registration page after which they will be able to access the online application form.
Organisations that have not yet registered with the scheme must do so 10 working days before the relevant Fund closes to allow time for eligibility checks to take place.
Energy Saving Trust will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 30 October (14:00 to 15:00) to provide advice on how to write a strong application for the Just Transition Fund. Registration is required
Deadline: Tuesday 19 November 2024 (17:00).
Contact information: Email: energyredress@est.org.uk