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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 £102 million to fund nearly 538 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 2
Charity
Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice Bureau
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • Bognor Regis
Grant award
£508,004
Project Name
Tackling Fuel Poverty Together Programme - Expansion

Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice (ACCA) and Citizens Advice 1066 (CA1066) will work in partnership to expand the existing Tackling Fuel Poverty Together Programme and provide high-level energy advice to the most vulnerable groups at risk of disconnection due to the cost-of-living crisis through single point of contact (SPOC) telephone/video advice services. The programme will: expand the West and East Sussex SPOC services to deal with increased demand; deliver awareness training to external front line staff and training updates to Citizens Advice volunteers; and distribute fuel vouchers to

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Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice (ACCA) and Citizens Advice 1066 (CA1066) will work in partnership to expand the existing Tackling Fuel Poverty Together Programme and provide high-level energy advice to the most vulnerable groups at risk of disconnection due to the cost-of-living crisis through single point of contact (SPOC) telephone/video advice services. The programme will: expand the West and East Sussex SPOC services to deal with increased demand; deliver awareness training to external front line staff and training updates to Citizens Advice volunteers; and distribute fuel vouchers to vulnerable fuel poor households. The service will be promoted in areas of high-level deprivation.

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Phase 2
Round 2
Charity
Community Action Northumberland
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • Morpeth
Grant award
£159,365
Project Name
Domestic carbon reduction in off-gas Northumberland

Community Action Northumberland (CAN) is committed to reducing carbon emissions, increasing household energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty in the rural communities of Northumberland. The project will deliver trusted independent carbon reduction advice and support to rural households off the gas grid who face the most challenging response to the removal of fossil fuels. A dedicated officer will provide independent advice to off-gas grid households to maximise their energy efficiency and identify the optimal options for transition to non-fossil fuels. Support will be given to individual

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Community Action Northumberland (CAN) is committed to reducing carbon emissions, increasing household energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty in the rural communities of Northumberland. The project will deliver trusted independent carbon reduction advice and support to rural households off the gas grid who face the most challenging response to the removal of fossil fuels. A dedicated officer will provide independent advice to off-gas grid households to maximise their energy efficiency and identify the optimal options for transition to non-fossil fuels. Support will be given to individual households to implement carbon reduction installations, utilising external grant support available. A series of energy roadshows in rural communities across the area will be conducted.

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Phase 2
Round 2
Charity
Macmillan Cancer Support
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • London
Grant award
£467,062
Project Name
Tackling fuel poverty caused by cancer 2023

Rising energy costs and spiralling cost of living mean that now more than ever people with cancer are facing severe financial hardship. Macmillan’s Energy Advice Team exists to support people with cancer by providing energy advice, financial support and signposting to other fuel poverty services. Macmillan Cancer Support’s ambition is to create more sustainable solutions for people with cancer, partnering with energy companies to better support vulnerable customers and alleviate fuel poverty. To ensure they can meet the growing demand at an unprecedented level, salary costs of energy and

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Rising energy costs and spiralling cost of living mean that now more than ever people with cancer are facing severe financial hardship. Macmillan’s Energy Advice Team exists to support people with cancer by providing energy advice, financial support and signposting to other fuel poverty services. Macmillan Cancer Support’s ambition is to create more sustainable solutions for people with cancer, partnering with energy companies to better support vulnerable customers and alleviate fuel poverty. To ensure they can meet the growing demand at an unprecedented level, salary costs of energy and welfare advisers will be supported by funding.

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Phase 2
Round 2
Charity
Sefton Carers Centre
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • Liverpool
Grant award
£246,053
Project Name
Energy Support for Carers

The project will target unpaid carers, living in the borough of Sefton. Project delivery will be led by Sefton Carers Centre, supported by volunteers and partnering with Sefton's Affordable Warmth Team. The project aims to reduce the number of carers experiencing fuel poverty through the delivery of energy efficiency advice to individual carers and groups of carers. Support will be provided to maximise finances via welfare benefit advice to prevent/reduce fuel poverty.  Information will also be provided to help carers access any capital grants that are available for energy efficiency measures

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The project will target unpaid carers, living in the borough of Sefton. Project delivery will be led by Sefton Carers Centre, supported by volunteers and partnering with Sefton's Affordable Warmth Team. The project aims to reduce the number of carers experiencing fuel poverty through the delivery of energy efficiency advice to individual carers and groups of carers. Support will be provided to maximise finances via welfare benefit advice to prevent/reduce fuel poverty.  Information will also be provided to help carers access any capital grants that are available for energy efficiency measures such as boilers and insulation for their home, in addition to small energy efficient items being provided via the project.

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Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
Elderpark Housing Association
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
  • Glasgow
Grant award
£255,739
Project Name
Govan Community Energy Team

The project will establish a new community energy team to support the most vulnerable within the Govan community to deal with fuel poverty.  It will partner with Govan’s three Housing Associations - Elderpark Housing Association(EHA); Govan Housing Association(GHA) and Linthouse Housing Association(LHA). These Associations own and manage over 4000 properties, with 83% of households located within the most deprived 15% of datazones (SIMD20).

Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
Community Energy Plus
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • Truro
Grant award
£299,920
Project Name
Positive Action For Health & Wellbeing

They will continue to provide in-depth support for vulnerable consumers with mental health challenges and through its continuing partnership with Cornwall Mind, they will help these clients sustain engagement in its energy advice and casework services to resolve energy issues. Immediate warmth measures will be provided for households failing to achieve basic warmth, with its team accessing additional crisis funding for energy costs and energy efficiency improvements. Positive Action for Health & Wellbeing will continue to tackle the challenges facing vulnerable households at high risk of fuel

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They will continue to provide in-depth support for vulnerable consumers with mental health challenges and through its continuing partnership with Cornwall Mind, they will help these clients sustain engagement in its energy advice and casework services to resolve energy issues. Immediate warmth measures will be provided for households failing to achieve basic warmth, with its team accessing additional crisis funding for energy costs and energy efficiency improvements. Positive Action for Health & Wellbeing will continue to tackle the challenges facing vulnerable households at high risk of fuel poverty where mental health challenges create barriers. Its aim is to see improved household conditions which will make a positive impact on individuals’ mental health, resulting  in them becoming more confident that they can keep warm at an affordable cost.

 

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Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
Selkirk Regeneration (SCIO)
Location
United Kingdom
  • Scotland
  • Selkirk
Grant award
£210,832
Project Name
Sustainable Selkirk Energy Advice Service

Sustainable Selkirk Energy Advice Service is a project of local community charity, Selkirk Regeneration (SCIO). It will deliver a home energy advice service to the diverse and rural communities of Selkirk and surrounding area in the Scottish Borders, offering targeted and tailored support to those most at risk and affected by fuel poverty. The energy advice service will offer confidential home visits and appointments, provide information on a range of energy topics to raise awareness of energy efficiency, and signpost and refer to additional support available in order to reduce the risks of

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Sustainable Selkirk Energy Advice Service is a project of local community charity, Selkirk Regeneration (SCIO). It will deliver a home energy advice service to the diverse and rural communities of Selkirk and surrounding area in the Scottish Borders, offering targeted and tailored support to those most at risk and affected by fuel poverty. The energy advice service will offer confidential home visits and appointments, provide information on a range of energy topics to raise awareness of energy efficiency, and signpost and refer to additional support available in order to reduce the risks of fuel poverty. Selkirk Regeneration will work in partnership with a range of local organisations to support their vulnerable clients and provide referrals where appropriate.   

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Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
https://www.sharenergy.coop/
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • Shrewsbury
Grant award
£199,600
Project Name
The Community Heat Development Unit

Heat networks are a vital component of the UK’s net zero strategy. They offer substantial opportunities in decarbonising heat, reducing end-user heating costs and decoupling consumers from energy market volatility. Community district heat networks (CDHNs) operate for social and environmental benefit and are trusted, transparent and accountable. The project will work with new and existing community groups across the UK and establish an appropriate technical and social approach for deliverable heat networks at community scale  and more.

Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
Darlington Association on Disability
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
  • Darlington
Grant award
£49,931
Project Name
Accessible Energy Support

As a Disabled People User Led organisation, working across Tees Valley, the project will use the Social Model of Disability, and the organisation’s experience as disabled people, to reduce and remove barriers faced by disabled people and carers to have equal access to understand the energy market and use energy saving measures. Support will be available to people who are living in fuel poverty or at risk, due to the current energy climate.

Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
Severn Wye Energy Agency
Location
United Kingdom
  • Wales
  • Highnam
Grant award
£299,861
Project Name
Energy Advice and Advocacy in Monmouthshire

This project will support approximately 4,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable households who struggle with fuel poverty. The project will combine a free advice line with face-to-face advocacy to support people to take control of their energy use and become less vulnerable to the risks/impacts of fuel poverty. It will help people understand their energy use, save energy in their homes, communicate with their energy providers, and access grants and other support to better manage their bills.  The project will work with diverse communities including those with health conditions, older people and

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This project will support approximately 4,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable households who struggle with fuel poverty. The project will combine a free advice line with face-to-face advocacy to support people to take control of their energy use and become less vulnerable to the risks/impacts of fuel poverty. It will help people understand their energy use, save energy in their homes, communicate with their energy providers, and access grants and other support to better manage their bills.  The project will work with diverse communities including those with health conditions, older people and people living in areas of deprivation. This is a partnership between Severn Wye and Monmouthshire County Council. The project will allow vulnerable households to be able to access support for energy efficiency improvements, which will reduce energy costs and improve health. They will work to find long-term solutions to fuel poverty, empowering and helping residents to avoid the choice between heating and eating. 

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