Energy Redress Scheme - Carbon Emissions Reduction and Innovation Funds
- Funding
- From £20,000
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- England; Scotland; Wales
- Applications
- Has a deadline
Overview
The Energy Redress Scheme funds charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales through two streams covered here: the Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF) and the Innovation Fund. Grants start at £20,000 and can cover up to 100% of project costs. CERF backs energy-related work that cuts carbon dioxide from energy use. Projects must focus on energy generation, distribution or energy use. The Innovation Fund backs innovative products and services that benefit energy consumers and reduce the environmental impact of energy use. Up to 15 percent of Energy Redress funds can go to each of these two priorities. The funder's website lists two other streams, the Main and Small Fund and the Impact Fund, plus a Just Transition Fund for community renewable energy. Check the latest guidance before you start, because organisations interested in applying must read it first.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
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Key requirements:
- Grants start at £20,000 and can cover up to 100% of project costs
- Projects can last up to 2 years
- Register your organisation at least 2 weeks before the funding round deadline
- CERF projects must show measurable and lasting carbon reductions with broadly replicable benefits
- Innovation Fund projects must show genuine innovation and a realistic prospect of benefiting energy consumers
- Activities outside Ofgem's regulatory remit, such as tree planting, carbon offsetting, transport or waste projects, cannot be funded
Who it is for
- Charities delivering energy related projects in England, Scotland or Wales
- Community energy groups in England, Scotland or Wales
- CERF applicants whose project focuses on energy generation, distribution or energy use
- Innovation Fund applicants developing innovative products and services that benefit energy consumers
- Projects that can cover costs from £20,000 upwards, with up to 100% of costs funded
Who it is not for
- CERF projects not aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from energy use
- Innovation Fund projects that do not benefit energy consumers or reduce the environmental impact of energy use
- Applicants who have not read the latest guidance
Charities and community energy groups can apply for projects that benefit energy consumers across England, Scotland and Wales. CERF projects must focus on energy generation, distribution or use, and show measurable, lasting carbon reductions with broadly replicable benefits. Innovation Fund projects must have a realistic prospect of benefiting existing or future energy consumers and help reduce the environmental impact of energy use. The scheme will not fund projects without genuine innovation, awareness raising on its own, unique property types that cannot be replicated, or tree planting, carbon offsetting, transport or waste projects.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
Charities and community energy groups in England, Scotland and Wales with projects that cut carbon emissions from energy use or develop innovative energy products and services.
Full details from Energy Redress Scheme
The Energy Redress Scheme, run by Energy Saving Trust for Ofgem, has two funding streams for energy projects that go beyond advice. The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF) supports energy-related activity that delivers measurable and lasting cuts in carbon dioxide from energy generation, distribution or use, such as community energy, better access to low-carbon technology for households, local supply chains and collective purchasing schemes. The Innovation Fund supports research, trials and roll-out of new products and services that benefit energy consumers and reduce the environmental impact of energy use. Grants start at £20,000, can cover up to 100% of project costs and can run for up to two years. The scheme covers England, Scotland and Wales. Applications are taken in quarterly rounds. Phase 3, Round 3 dates are to be announced, so register now to be ready.
How to apply
Register your organisation on the Energy Redress portal at least 2 weeks before the funding round deadline. Registration is free and only needs doing once. Read the latest guidance for your chosen fund, prepare your application, then apply through the portal in one of the quarterly funding rounds.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I get from the Energy Redress Scheme CERF and Innovation Fund?
Grants start at £20,000 and can cover up to 100% of project costs. The funder's website does not state a maximum.
Can a community energy group apply to the Energy Redress Scheme?
Yes. The funder's website says charities and community energy groups can apply for funds to deliver energy related projects across England, Scotland and Wales.
What does the Energy Redress Scheme Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund pay for?
CERF supports energy-related activities aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from energy use. These projects must focus on energy generation, distribution or energy use.
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