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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
Citizens Advice Gateshead
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£596,605
Project Name
Spectrum of Support

The project will provide support to vulnerable energy consumers across Gateshead, delivered through accessible high-quality advice, information and guidance, practical support, and education and training.

Advice will be provided across multiple channels in multiple locations, tailored according to household vulnerability, need and/or complexity of the issues faced by each household. Delivered as both one-off advice, and casework for more complex cases. 

The project will also deliver a series of energy roadshows by visiting large venues and spaces within the community to provide light touch

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The project will provide support to vulnerable energy consumers across Gateshead, delivered through accessible high-quality advice, information and guidance, practical support, and education and training.

Advice will be provided across multiple channels in multiple locations, tailored according to household vulnerability, need and/or complexity of the issues faced by each household. Delivered as both one-off advice, and casework for more complex cases. 

The project will also deliver a series of energy roadshows by visiting large venues and spaces within the community to provide light touch information and make people aware of their rights with suppliers. 

Working in partnership with 2 Way Tenancy Solutions CIC, they will provide intensive, in person support to the most vulnerable, preventing homelessness and enabling them to maintain their tenancies.  

Education and training on managing energy consumption, reducing costs and resolving common issues will be offered to groups, and third party organisations. Working with these organisations increases their knowledge of energy matters, empowering them to help their clients, cascading the knowledge, and supporting more consumers of Gateshead. 

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Stockton and District Advice & Information Service
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£73,750
Project Name
Warm `n Well

The project aims to provide comprehensive energy advice and support to vulnerable households, that will improve household energy efficiency, reduce their energy costs, and enable them to stay warm at home.

As well as working closely with health and social care agencies, the project will be promoted through the 60+ Warm Spaces that have been established in the Borough, many of which are open all year round. 

Advice and support will be provided on: 

  • maintaining a warm home through energy efficiency measures
  • reducing energy costs and securing the most affordable supply
  • resolution of problems with
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The project aims to provide comprehensive energy advice and support to vulnerable households, that will improve household energy efficiency, reduce their energy costs, and enable them to stay warm at home.

As well as working closely with health and social care agencies, the project will be promoted through the 60+ Warm Spaces that have been established in the Borough, many of which are open all year round. 

Advice and support will be provided on: 

  • maintaining a warm home through energy efficiency measures
  • reducing energy costs and securing the most affordable supply
  • resolution of problems with energy companies over bills or supply
  • dealing with energy debts
  • becoming a more confident energy consumer

The project will prioritise home visits and face to face appointments and will provide ongoing casework for complex energy problems.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Ouse Valley Energy Services (OVESCO)
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£221,315
Project Name
OVSF (Ouse Valley Solar Farm)

OVESCO is developing the Ouse Valley Solar Farm (OVSF) a 17MW ground mounted solar project North of Lewes in East Sussex. The solar farm has planning permission, a land agreement and a grid connection offer. Funding from the scheme, will enable the project to meet the planning pre-conditions and other costs associated with preconstruction.

The solar farm is expected to generate an annual community benefit fund of £50,000, which would provide energy advice to the local community. A significant part of the project is expected to be community funded by local investors keeping the returns from

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OVESCO is developing the Ouse Valley Solar Farm (OVSF) a 17MW ground mounted solar project North of Lewes in East Sussex. The solar farm has planning permission, a land agreement and a grid connection offer. Funding from the scheme, will enable the project to meet the planning pre-conditions and other costs associated with preconstruction.

The solar farm is expected to generate an annual community benefit fund of £50,000, which would provide energy advice to the local community. A significant part of the project is expected to be community funded by local investors keeping the returns from their investment in the local community. The Biodiversity Net Gain assessment shows that the project will bring a 230% increase in biodiversity along with a saving of 6,800 tonnes of CO2 pa. 

The solar farm will add to local energy security, make a significant contribution to achieving the carbon reduction targets of the Lewes District, and the UK, as well as provide a long-term annual fund for the benefit of the community.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
North Lincolnshire Community Energy Limited
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£150,582
Project Name
North Lincs Community Energy

The project aims to deliver more community owned renewable energy in North Lincolnshire, enabling schools and community organisations in the area to save money and cut carbon emissions. Creating an active energy community that works together to make a difference, and supporting the community to achieve a just transition to net zero.

Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Selkirk Regeneration (SCIO)
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
Grant award
£262,382
Project Name
Sustainable Borders Energy Advice Service

Experienced, local Energy Advisors will deliver home visits and energy advice to the diverse and rural communities of the Scottish Borders, offering targeted and tailored support to those most at risk and affected by fuel poverty. 

The project will provide confidential home visits and appointments, information on a range of energy topics to raise awareness of energy efficiency, and signposts and referrals to additional support available in order to reduce the risks of fuel poverty.

They will also provide free EPCs and retrofit assessments to eligible households to fully support households

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Experienced, local Energy Advisors will deliver home visits and energy advice to the diverse and rural communities of the Scottish Borders, offering targeted and tailored support to those most at risk and affected by fuel poverty. 

The project will provide confidential home visits and appointments, information on a range of energy topics to raise awareness of energy efficiency, and signposts and referrals to additional support available in order to reduce the risks of fuel poverty.

They will also provide free EPCs and retrofit assessments to eligible households to fully support households through their retrofit journey and ensure a fair transition to net-zero.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Witton Lodge Community Association
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£1,522,200
Project Name
Birmingham Community Action Network : Energy (B:CAN)

They aim to deliver an extended, impartial, neighbourhood-based energy advice and advocacy service, supporting 9,540 unique-households across Birmingham.

This project is estimated to save 12,000,000-kWh of energy, generate £4,000,000 in client savings, and avoid 2,320 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. It will also build citywide energy advice coverage, and strengthen partnerships to expand support for vulnerable residents impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and rising energy costs.

Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
The Hope Hub
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£49,773
Project Name
Energy Saving at The Hope Hub

The project aims to empower the organisations Service Users to live independently and sustainably by delivering targeted workshops, 1-1 sessions, community drop-ins, and home visits focused on energy savings and financial literacy. 

Their aim is to help people manage and improve energy efficiency at home and provide fuel debt support when necessary. 

Through energy advice and support, they hope to:

  • empower vulnerable adults to manage their energy use and reduce their energy costs
  • improve financial literacy and practical skills around home management, budgeting, and energy saving
  • help individuals
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The project aims to empower the organisations Service Users to live independently and sustainably by delivering targeted workshops, 1-1 sessions, community drop-ins, and home visits focused on energy savings and financial literacy. 

Their aim is to help people manage and improve energy efficiency at home and provide fuel debt support when necessary. 

Through energy advice and support, they hope to:

  • empower vulnerable adults to manage their energy use and reduce their energy costs
  • improve financial literacy and practical skills around home management, budgeting, and energy saving
  • help individuals transition to more affordable energy tariffs and improve access to energy-saving equipment
  • extend the reach of the organisation to address pockets of deprivation in the Surrey Heath community and surrounding areas.
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Phase 2
  • Round 11
Round 11
Charity
Ashden Climate Solutions
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£89,753
Project Name
Energise Grimsby: Solar Streets

This project will develop a viable and scalable business model to share solar surpluses from the re-developed Ice Factory on the Grimsby docks, and install rooftop solar and batteries at no up-front cost to low income, terraced homes, including those in the private rented sector in the East Marsh area of Grimsby. 

The project will consist of two phases:

Phase 1 – Community consultation and business model development. Testing the social, technical, legal and economic feasibility of three alternative business models for the sharing of solar surpluses and installation of rooftop solar to terraces

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This project will develop a viable and scalable business model to share solar surpluses from the re-developed Ice Factory on the Grimsby docks, and install rooftop solar and batteries at no up-front cost to low income, terraced homes, including those in the private rented sector in the East Marsh area of Grimsby. 

The project will consist of two phases:

Phase 1 – Community consultation and business model development. Testing the social, technical, legal and economic feasibility of three alternative business models for the sharing of solar surpluses and installation of rooftop solar to terraces in the East Marsh, working with Ashden Awards winners: 

  • Scaling individual solar and batteries: Energise Barnsley model - Ashden Winner 2024
  • Behind the meter microgrid and collective battery: Emergent Energy model - Ashden Runner Up 2024
  • Local energy club (in front of meter) and collective battery: Energy Local model – Ashden Winner 2018 

Phase 2 – Detailed business and community investment plan. Developing an investment ready plan to attract a mix of philanthropic, public and community investment for 250+ home pilot (200 homes to receive gifted solar from the Grimsby Docks Ice Factory re-development and 50 homes direct PV installation).

The project is a partnership between East Marsh United (EMU), Ashden Climate Solutions, Create Streets, the University of York and GY900 Ltd.

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Phase 2
  • Round 11
Round 11
Charity
Cwm Arian Renewable Energy
Location
United Kingdom
  • Wales
Grant award
£246,725
Project Name
Unlocker

The project will support the development of community renewable energy initiatives in South West Wales. Experienced professionals, alongside specialist consultancy, will advance key projects and drive the just energy transition by unlocking new community-led renewable electricity generation. 

These projects will either expand CARE’s existing generation, with proceeds used for vulnerable energy consumer support, or kickstart generation with community groups new to renewable energy projects, benefiting local populations. 

Their work will focus on four key areas: 

  • Empowering rural, disadvantaged
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The project will support the development of community renewable energy initiatives in South West Wales. Experienced professionals, alongside specialist consultancy, will advance key projects and drive the just energy transition by unlocking new community-led renewable electricity generation. 

These projects will either expand CARE’s existing generation, with proceeds used for vulnerable energy consumer support, or kickstart generation with community groups new to renewable energy projects, benefiting local populations. 

Their work will focus on four key areas: 

  • Empowering rural, disadvantaged communities with Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) in community facilities owned by village halls, not4profits and sports groups etc. These systems will lower energy costs, improve sustainability, maintain and enhance services while creating jobs and upskilling trades.
  • Developing long-term sustainable income to support vulnerable residents through existing projects, like their hybrid solar park at Trefawr Farm; and new "Direct Power for Communities" projects that will generate resources by linking new community generators with high demand from institutions and businesses.
  • Scoping for larger, innovative renewable energy projects that will pilot local energy trading, to directly reduce bills.
  • Assisting Ynni Bro Rhian, a new community energy group, to establish their generator for local benefit.
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Phase 2
  • Round 11
Round 11
Charity
Moray Food Plus
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
Grant award
£81,119
Project Name
Combat Poverty - Energy Advice Service

This project will develop an energy advice service, to support residents experiencing different aspects of poverty, that will work alongside their existing money advice service. Offering a "one-stop" approach for support. They will provide energy advice to people in or at risk of fuel poverty; these may be clients through any of their services, volunteers, or clients of partner organisations. 

They will undertake home visits to offer energy advice and financial support where appropriate; including advice around energy debt; and where possible, assist with any supplier issues.

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