£5,000 Grants to Help Reduce Energy Usage

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small and medium sized businesses in the South East to implement projects that will help reduce energy usage and CO2 emissions from buildings. Around 60% match funding is required and proposed projects must cost at least £2,600.

What can the grant be used for?

Grants can only be awarded for projects that will result in a demonstrable reduction in CO2 emissions from buildings. Examples of projects that have been funded include:

• Energy efficient lighting
• Cavity and solid wall insulation
• Efficient boilers
• Waste heat recovery systems
• Double glazing

Can I apply for a grant?

To be eligible for a grant, your organisation must:

• Have been trading for at least 1 year
• Be based Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Kent and Medway, Oxfordshire, Surrey or SussexNot be part of a franchise
• Own the building or have a long term lease agreement in place
• Employ fewer than 250 people
• Have an annual turnover of under €50 million
• Spend at least £3,000 on energy per year
• Propose a project costing at least £2,600

How do I apply or find out more?

Low Carbon is delivered by Buckinghamshire based Ngage Solutions and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Full programme and application details, FAQs and eligibility criteria can be found at: www.lowcarbonworkspaces.co.uk

Contact Ngage Solutions on info@lowcarbonworkspaces.co.uk or call 01494 569 060.