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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
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
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
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
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 1
  • Round 13
Round 13
Charity
Positive Action in Housing
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
Grant award
£83,664
Project Name
Stay Warm Go Green

Stay Warm Go Green is a multi-faceted Energy advice service for BAME/Refugee communities offering targeted multi-lingual Energy saving advice and support, energy awareness workshops, new tenants information pack and distribution of small energy saving measures delivered by a team of qualified Multilingual Energy officers and Community Energy Champions. 

Phase 1
Round 1
Charity
Energy Projects Plus
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£62,864
Project Name
Sustainable Seacombe

Sustainable Seacombe will support vulnerable residents in an area of highest fuel poverty, and low average income, to better afford their fuel bills and maintain adequate warmth in their home.

It is a twenty month highly focussed programme of activity that will overcome barriers faced by vulnerable residents and directly link them to the full range of support available.

A key element is to visit every home in Seacombe to inform residents of the opportunities available to them to access financial support for improvement measures, register for support such as Warm Home Discount, better

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Sustainable Seacombe will support vulnerable residents in an area of highest fuel poverty, and low average income, to better afford their fuel bills and maintain adequate warmth in their home.

It is a twenty month highly focussed programme of activity that will overcome barriers faced by vulnerable residents and directly link them to the full range of support available.

A key element is to visit every home in Seacombe to inform residents of the opportunities available to them to access financial support for improvement measures, register for support such as Warm Home Discount, better understand how to switch supplier and the benefits of smart meters, as well as access support when facing fuel debt or other broader issues.

Working with our partner, Wirral Council, we will use a wide range of communication and engagement methods including home visits, weekly community events, social media, print and radio media, joining forces with other community groups’ activities, and word of mouth by residents.

We are taking an innovative approach of creating 52 “micro-areas” of 150 homes each receiving co-ordinated support. Residents will be encouraged to share their knowledge and experience with neighbours, creating the potential legacy of localised community support linked with other programmes such as Seacombe Lives. This will be supported by offering accredited training to residents.

Sustainable Seacombe is projected to support over 5,000 vulnerable residents and lead to reductions in fuel bills of over £50,000 per year. It will also see the installation of over 1,000 energy efficiency measures.

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Phase 1
Round 1
Charity
Fintry Development Trust
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
Grant award
£2,295
Project Name
Fintry low carbon heat
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