Increased funding now available to community energy groups following Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme update

Eligibility

• —Registered charities, community energy groups (including co-operatives, community benefit societies and community interest companies), and community interest companies can apply.
• —Main and Small Funds are specifically for projects supporting households in vulnerable situations.
• —Innovation and Carbon Emissions Reduction Funds are for projects developing innovative energy-related products/services or reducing carbon emissions.

About this grant

Applications are open for the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, which allocates funds recovered through Ofgem's enforcement and compliance activity to support energy-related projects. The scheme funds projects that help households at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, as well as innovative energy products and services that empower people to reduce carbon emissions. Eligible applicants include registered charities, community energy groups (co-operatives, community benefit societies and community interest companies), and social enterprises. Six funding streams are available: Main Fund (£19.5 million), Impact Fund (£500,000), Small Project Fund (£1 million), Innovation Fund (£4.5 million), Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (£3 million), and Just Transition Fund (£1.5 million).