Welcome to our Business Hub
Almost £5 billion of funding is available to help UK businesses become greener as part of the government’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Our Business Hub will help you find business energy grants, schemes and advice to lower your carbon emissions and get more efficient with your commercial energy use. This can help you save money and become more environmentally friendly.
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List of Services
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Energy efficiency adviceList Item 1
The National Energy Foundation YouGen website offers free, independent advice on efficient energy usage and installing sources of renewable energy.
The Energy Savings Trust website lists example case studies, energy efficiency resources and runs events to help businesses make informed choices, including supply chain advice.
You can check GOV.UK’s Energy Technology List if you are planning new plant equipment. It covers independently verified energy-efficient products such as boilers, lighting, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
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Government business energy schemes, loans and grantsList Item 2
Many government schemes offer loans, grants or subsidised energy-saving measures to support small businesses with reducing their impact on the environment. These normally help with:
- energy efficiency measures – such as revising production processes
- the upfront costs of investing in energy-efficient equipment
- waste management and reduction initiatives
- sustainable development initiatives.
Start by searching the GOV.UK business finance and support finder.
Ask your local council if they provide energy efficiency funding or sustainable business growth grants. You will normally need to submit a business case to apply. Some initiatives may also be eligible for business innovation funding.
See if you can get paid to generate your own renewable power and heat through the national Smart Export Guarantee scheme.
The government is also proposing two new energy efficiency schemes from 2022 to replace the current domestic and non-domestic renewable heat incentives. Examples of funding schemes recently or currently active include:
Contracts for Difference (CfD): The CfD scheme provides long-term contracts to renewable energy projects, guaranteeing a fixed price for the electricity they generate. It aims to incentivize investment in low-carbon technologies, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar photovoltaic, and tidal projects.
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI): The RHI supports renewable heat generation in non-domestic sectors by providing financial incentives for eligible technologies. The scheme provides payments over a fixed period for generating and using renewable heat, encouraging businesses to invest in technologies like biomass, heat pumps, and solar thermal.
Innovate UK: Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency, offering funding for research and development projects related to renewable energy technologies. It provides grants and support for innovative businesses working on clean energy solutions, including feasibility studies, collaborative R&D projects, and technology demonstrations.
Energy Entrepreneurs Fund: This fund, managed by the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), provides financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups developing innovative energy technologies. The fund typically focuses on areas such as energy efficiency, power storage, and demand-side response.
Green Business Fund: Run by the Carbon Trust, the Green Business Fund provides support and financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in implementing energy-efficient measures. Although it doesn't exclusively focus on renewable energy technologies, it can help businesses reduce their energy consumption and transition towards cleaner energy sources.
Green Investment Group (GIG): The GIG, previously known as the Green Investment Bank, supports green infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, through investment and financing solutions. It provides a range of funding options, including equity investments, project finance, and debt funding, to help businesses develop and deploy renewable energy technologies.
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Business grants and services from energy suppliersList Item 3
Energy companies may offer small business energy-efficiency schemes or grants.
Eligibility criteria and availability will vary, depending on things like:
- the size of your business
- your location
- your business sector.
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Other business energy grants and support servicesList Item 4
Try free grants search services, like Grants Online.
Let's Talk has information on business funds some charities offer and how to apply.
WRAP may offer grants and investments supporting business waste reduction costs.
