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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 660 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
PEC Renewables
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£238,975
Project Name
Plymouth Solar Pipeline Campaign

The project aims to accelerate the deployment of community renewables in and around Plymouth. To achieve this they will:

1. Launch a citywide campaign to scale up local adoption of solar PV by offering trusted advice and fostering conversations with consumers, installers, and other key stakeholders. 

2. Bring forward an investment ready pipeline of solar projects in and around the city. 

The project will develop community solar assets to reduce carbon emissions and  provide long-term income for future PEC work to support vulnerable and fuel poor households. The potential assets will be on a

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The project aims to accelerate the deployment of community renewables in and around Plymouth. To achieve this they will:

1. Launch a citywide campaign to scale up local adoption of solar PV by offering trusted advice and fostering conversations with consumers, installers, and other key stakeholders. 

2. Bring forward an investment ready pipeline of solar projects in and around the city. 

The project will develop community solar assets to reduce carbon emissions and  provide long-term income for future PEC work to support vulnerable and fuel poor households. The potential assets will be on a variety of non- domestic sites across the city and will be brought to a point of investment readiness, with a viable financial case, and relevant permissions secured.

Alongside 17 sites that have already been identified by the organisation, they will also seek to map additional sites for potential development. This mapping will provide a longer term pipe-line of opportunity.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
Charity
Act on Energy
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£1,072,080
Project Name
Warmth in Warwickshire and Worcestershire

This project builds upon the ambitious energy support they currently deliver across Worcestershire; extending their reach across two adjoining counties with fuel poverty rates significantly higher than the national average.

The project will increase its work with any households who are vulnerable to the persistent cost of living squeeze and keeping warm; paying particular focus to those households that are reliant on off gas heating or where digital exclusion is most acutely felt. 

They will work collaboratively with households to lower their energy consumption, save money and change energy

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This project builds upon the ambitious energy support they currently deliver across Worcestershire; extending their reach across two adjoining counties with fuel poverty rates significantly higher than the national average.

The project will increase its work with any households who are vulnerable to the persistent cost of living squeeze and keeping warm; paying particular focus to those households that are reliant on off gas heating or where digital exclusion is most acutely felt. 

They will work collaboratively with households to lower their energy consumption, save money and change energy related behaviours thus improving health and wellbeing outcomes for people with pre-existing cold and damp related medical conditions. Households will receive support over the phone, in the home and through intensive engagement activity across community settings. 

The project will also continue the uptake of grant funded retrofit programmes and securing referrals to strategic delivery partners; enabling holistic solutions that extend beyond the immediate energy related need. Aiming to develop longer-term energy resilient households who exhibit greater energy knowledge and skills including awareness of the benefit of low carbon technologies.

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Phase 2
  • Round 10
Round 10
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
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 10
Round 10
Charity
Community Action Northumberland
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£225,790
Project Name
Northumberland Community Energy Ltd

The project will help install solar panels and associated battery storage into a range of community buildings across Northumberland. As part of the project, they will undertake initial feasibility and design work at each building to ascertain the optimum solar/battery installation. Then progress appropriate planning and other permissions and establish a lease with each building, including Power Purchase Agreement, to enable each installation to take place. 

There will be no cost to the community building in installation, maintenance or other running costs. Each lease runs for a period of 20

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The project will help install solar panels and associated battery storage into a range of community buildings across Northumberland. As part of the project, they will undertake initial feasibility and design work at each building to ascertain the optimum solar/battery installation. Then progress appropriate planning and other permissions and establish a lease with each building, including Power Purchase Agreement, to enable each installation to take place. 

There will be no cost to the community building in installation, maintenance or other running costs. Each lease runs for a period of 20 years and includes a fixed price for the energy utilised, currently standing at 15p per kwh. This income is used to cover the running costs of the installations and payback any loans.

The project aims to install solar/battery at 100 community buildings over 5 years. All the community buildings act as focal points for their local communities and the base for delivery of a wide range of services and activities to local people including, for example, Warm Hubs, health services and employability support for vulnerable and isolated residents.

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