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Funded Energy Redress Projects

Since the Energy Redress Scheme launched Phase One of the scheme in 2018, Energy Saving Trust has awarded over £150 million to fund nearly 721 projects across England, Scotland and Wales. These grants have enabled organisations to deliver projects that help energy consumers in vulnerable situations to save energy and money in their homes and to live warmer, more comfortable lives. Phase Two of the scheme launched in May 2022.

To find out more about the projects we have funded, see the full list, which can be filtered.

You can also find specific case studies of some of the funded projects here.

Full list of projects

This is a complete list of successfully funded Energy Redress Scheme projects since 2018.

Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Wimbledon Guild
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£96,524
Project Name
In person energy advice in Merton

The project will provide 1:1 in-depth energy support and advice tailored to the needs of older people and vulnerable adults based in the London Borough of Merton. Energy support will be delivered through a variety of channels including home visits, over the telephone, via email, and in their office.

Through complex 1:1 casework, the project will deliver impartial support based on individual circumstances and needs, to help solve energy issues and empower households to manage their own energy independently in the future. This will result in beneficiaries feeling less anxious and worried about

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The project will provide 1:1 in-depth energy support and advice tailored to the needs of older people and vulnerable adults based in the London Borough of Merton. Energy support will be delivered through a variety of channels including home visits, over the telephone, via email, and in their office.

Through complex 1:1 casework, the project will deliver impartial support based on individual circumstances and needs, to help solve energy issues and empower households to manage their own energy independently in the future. This will result in beneficiaries feeling less anxious and worried about their energy situation and having better overall wellbeing.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Bath and West Community Energy
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£347,910
Project Name
BWCE Home Energy - Continuity

The project aims to achieve lasting carbon emissions reductions from self-funding households in the area through a scaled up programme of ‘deep local’ retrofit support.

The project builds on the successes and learnings of a previously funded project, through which they have demonstrated both local demand and support for their services. This next phase will scale the service to improve efficiency and embed and refine systems built around an engaging and positive customer journey that results in tangible retrofit action. 

Building on lessons from their previous project, innovations in survey and

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The project aims to achieve lasting carbon emissions reductions from self-funding households in the area through a scaled up programme of ‘deep local’ retrofit support.

The project builds on the successes and learnings of a previously funded project, through which they have demonstrated both local demand and support for their services. This next phase will scale the service to improve efficiency and embed and refine systems built around an engaging and positive customer journey that results in tangible retrofit action. 

Building on lessons from their previous project, innovations in survey and advice delivery will enable them to better meet customer needs and fix the market failures they’ve identified. Triage calls will direct customers to the right support while follow-up coaching calls and retrofit coordination will extend support across the whole retrofit journey, empowering residents to take the crucial move from information to action. 

Their proven community based social marketing approach will build on the use of champions, neighbourhood clusters and peer to peer inspiration to drive uptake, while use of data will help them reach beyond their usual networks. They will codify their approach to enable replication beyond their borders.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Southern Staffordshire Community Energy
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£52,280
Project Name
Solar for Social Impact Expansion

The organisation aims to scale the existing portfolio of NHS sites from 1.2 MW to 2.89 MW across 14 sites (20 rooftops) in 5 NHS Trusts and Primary Care Networks. This project will enable them to carry out detailed feasibility studies, financial modelling, forge new partnerships, and raise finance; ensuring the upscaled project is ready for implementation.

This expansion will enhance carbon reduction, alleviate fuel poverty for vulnerable groups, and reduce hospital admissions, easing pressures on local NHS services. 

The project aims to generate over £1 million for fuel poverty initiatives by

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The organisation aims to scale the existing portfolio of NHS sites from 1.2 MW to 2.89 MW across 14 sites (20 rooftops) in 5 NHS Trusts and Primary Care Networks. This project will enable them to carry out detailed feasibility studies, financial modelling, forge new partnerships, and raise finance; ensuring the upscaled project is ready for implementation.

This expansion will enhance carbon reduction, alleviate fuel poverty for vulnerable groups, and reduce hospital admissions, easing pressures on local NHS services. 

The project aims to generate over £1 million for fuel poverty initiatives by funding local charity, Beat the Cold, through solar energy sales, enabling a proactive model that benefits patients and shifts from reactive to preventive care.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Alt Valley Community Trust
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£65,055
Project Name
Energy advice and support for elderly

The project aims to install a 1.5mW solar farm on a parcel of land that they own on the fringe of the community. They have secured planning permission from the Local Authority and need to comply with their conditions given in the approval. 

This project will enable them to deliver research, feasibility and negotiations to support the delivery of affordable energy to local community groups, community centres and disadvantaged households in the 1% most disadvantaged areas in the UK via a slieving arrangement (power purchase agreement) using renewable energy from their solar farm. 

Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Cambridgeshire ACRE
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£304,111
Project Name
CHESS-3

The project aims to support 1,680 households in northern and eastern Cambridgeshire, to help create a healthier, more resilient community for vulnerable residents. Amid escalating energy costs and inflation, the project will address a critical service gap, especially in isolated rural areas where access to targeted fuel poverty support is severely limited.

They will deliver comprehensive energy advice through phone consultations, home visits and community energy surgeries. Practical guidance will cover reducing energy consumption and costs, and financial assistance for energy expenses

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The project aims to support 1,680 households in northern and eastern Cambridgeshire, to help create a healthier, more resilient community for vulnerable residents. Amid escalating energy costs and inflation, the project will address a critical service gap, especially in isolated rural areas where access to targeted fuel poverty support is severely limited.

They will deliver comprehensive energy advice through phone consultations, home visits and community energy surgeries. Practical guidance will cover reducing energy consumption and costs, and financial assistance for energy expenses, including oil and LPG, for those unable to heat their homes. In cases of severe hardship, our holistic, tailored approach will offer debt relief and referrals to additional support services.

The project will also train frontline workers to identify and support those at risk of fuel poverty, extending its impact and ensuring sustainability. By focusing on high-risk, rural and deprived areas, with limited access to specialised services, the project will fill a critical gap in local support.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
the Environment Centre
Location
United Kingdom
  • Wales
Grant award
£201,125
Project Name
Switched On Energy Awareness Hub

The project will provide an Energy Awareness Hub (EAH) service that annually reaches over 1,200 vulnerable residents within the City and County of Swansea.

The Hub will be open 3 days a week for drops ins and referrals from people seeking support and advice. Ranging from issues with energy suppliers, fuel debt, and income maximisation, to energy efficiency and eligibility for energy schemes.

They will work closely with front line staff in third sector organisations to reach those most in need of support, including colleagues within Swansea Council.

Energy support will also be offered 'on-the-road

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The project will provide an Energy Awareness Hub (EAH) service that annually reaches over 1,200 vulnerable residents within the City and County of Swansea.

The Hub will be open 3 days a week for drops ins and referrals from people seeking support and advice. Ranging from issues with energy suppliers, fuel debt, and income maximisation, to energy efficiency and eligibility for energy schemes.

They will work closely with front line staff in third sector organisations to reach those most in need of support, including colleagues within Swansea Council.

Energy support will also be offered 'on-the-road' in locations around Swansea, including advice sessions at libraries, talks at community venues, and information sessions for members of third sector organisations and groups. 

Eligible residents will be able to access Warm Packs which include LED lighting, draft excluders, radiator reflectors and keys, and timer plugs. 

They will also visit vulnerable customers in their homes to complete Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), retrofit assessments or heat loss surveys and provide 1:1 support needed to undertake the recommendations that are identified. They aim to address the root cause of energy related concerns and reduce the number of residents who find themselves in vulnerable situations.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Zero Carbon Guildford
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£586,402
Project Name
Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT)

Building on the success of a previously funded project, they aim to reduce carbon emissions from “hard to heat” homes across Surrey, with a focus on the 300,000 homes that are currently EPC D or below or without an EPC. They will achieve carbon reduction by improving the energy efficiency of homes and encouraging their move towards cleaner energy. 

Using their existing network of trusted, community organisations, they will deliver in three key areas: 

  • Providing residents with accessible advice and information on home retrofit, through a programme of local events and delivery of 1,600 home energy
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Building on the success of a previously funded project, they aim to reduce carbon emissions from “hard to heat” homes across Surrey, with a focus on the 300,000 homes that are currently EPC D or below or without an EPC. They will achieve carbon reduction by improving the energy efficiency of homes and encouraging their move towards cleaner energy. 

Using their existing network of trusted, community organisations, they will deliver in three key areas: 

  • Providing residents with accessible advice and information on home retrofit, through a programme of local events and delivery of 1,600 home energy surveys.
  • Directly providing tailored, low-cost energy efficiency measures for immediate installation, including draught-proofing, radiator foils, LED bulbs and loft insulation.
  • Providing a referral gateway to other support services and funding opportunities and connecting residents with trusted assessors and suppliers. 

The most vulnerable residents will be referred to HEAT Plus, an additional service which provides up to 5 hours of support with the process of applying for grants, bespoke advice, or addressing specific barriers to installation. 

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Phase 2
  • Round 11
Round 11
Charity
Citizens Advice Liverpool
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£772,091
Project Name
Liverpool Energy Advice and Support Project

The project aims to alleviate fuel poverty and improve financial resilience in Liverpool, by providing targeted energy and financial support to vulnerable households. Using advice data, the NHS's vulnerable patient finder tool, EPC and Council Tax data, the project will identify those at highest risk of fuel poverty. 

The project will enhance energy and debt advisory services, offering one-to-one consultations, home visits, and community outreach, helping vulnerable households reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. 

They will deliver: 

  • Specialist energy advice via telephone, online, and in
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The project aims to alleviate fuel poverty and improve financial resilience in Liverpool, by providing targeted energy and financial support to vulnerable households. Using advice data, the NHS's vulnerable patient finder tool, EPC and Council Tax data, the project will identify those at highest risk of fuel poverty. 

The project will enhance energy and debt advisory services, offering one-to-one consultations, home visits, and community outreach, helping vulnerable households reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. 

They will deliver: 

  • Specialist energy advice via telephone, online, and in-person
  • Targeted home visits for high-risk households
  • Community outreach at GP surgeries, food banks, and housing hubs
  • Assistance with fuel vouchers, energy efficiency grants, and referrals to funded projects
  • Training for frontline workers and volunteers to create Energy Awareness Champions 

They aim to support 9,500 households, with a total projected financial saving of £4.5 million.

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Phase 2
  • Round 11
Round 11
Charity
Huntly Development Trust Limited
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
Grant award
£127,659
Project Name
Gartly Moor HDT

The project aims to develop a 16MW (4-5 turbine) wind farm on Forestry and Land Scotland ground adjacent to one of their existing wind projects and their community outdoor adventure venue. This will significantly upscale the level of income available to their community for investment across a range of areas of need. 

To date, they have secured a grid connection (October 2031) for the project and, with the help of additional funding, have completed 35% of the work required towards a planning application. The project will support staff time (and ancillary costs) required to take forward the wind

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The project aims to develop a 16MW (4-5 turbine) wind farm on Forestry and Land Scotland ground adjacent to one of their existing wind projects and their community outdoor adventure venue. This will significantly upscale the level of income available to their community for investment across a range of areas of need. 

To date, they have secured a grid connection (October 2031) for the project and, with the help of additional funding, have completed 35% of the work required towards a planning application. The project will support staff time (and ancillary costs) required to take forward the wind farm to meet key deadlines/milestones, and engage their community fully.

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Phase 2
  • Round 11
Round 11
Charity
PEC Renewables
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£685,121
Project Name
Chelson Meadow Community Solar

The project will develop a 14MWp solar farm on the closed Chelson Meadow landfill site. Saving approximately 2,600 tonnes of carbon per annum, the solar farm will be owned and managed by Chelson Meadow Community Solar – a joint venture between Plymouth City Council and PEC Renewables. 

The project will provide up to 60% of the Council’s electricity needs by using an innovative virtual power purchase agreement; the UK's first between a local authority and a community-owned solar farm. This guarantees long-term revenue for the project and energy price security for the Council, as well as

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The project will develop a 14MWp solar farm on the closed Chelson Meadow landfill site. Saving approximately 2,600 tonnes of carbon per annum, the solar farm will be owned and managed by Chelson Meadow Community Solar – a joint venture between Plymouth City Council and PEC Renewables. 

The project will provide up to 60% of the Council’s electricity needs by using an innovative virtual power purchase agreement; the UK's first between a local authority and a community-owned solar farm. This guarantees long-term revenue for the project and energy price security for the Council, as well as crucially unlocking the investment required to scale renewable energy in the city. 

They aim to prove the concept of the  virtual power purchase agreement model, and by doing so provide a blueprint for replication nationwide, accelerating progress towards the 8GW Local Power Plan target. Learning and information from the project will be shared and disseminated to other local authorities and community energy groups to enable replication of the process. 

Funding will enable the project to reach financial close, enter into an EPC contract to commence construction, and site energisation in summer 2026.

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