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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 £191 million to fund nearly 755 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
Community Action Northumberland
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
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
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
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 2
Charity
Bromley by Bow Centre
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£373,990
Project Name
People Powered

The ‘People Powered’ project aims to provide residents of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney, most vulnerable to fuel poverty, with: the immediate support they need to overcome acute difficulties with their energy bills and longer-term resilience to withstand on-going pressures to pay their energy bills. These boroughs all have pockets of significant deprivation. The project is designed to provide the community with greater access to the right type of support, in a sustainable and cost-efficient way. The community-based model will support people with acute issues, while giving them and their

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The ‘People Powered’ project aims to provide residents of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney, most vulnerable to fuel poverty, with: the immediate support they need to overcome acute difficulties with their energy bills and longer-term resilience to withstand on-going pressures to pay their energy bills. These boroughs all have pockets of significant deprivation. The project is designed to provide the community with greater access to the right type of support, in a sustainable and cost-efficient way. The community-based model will support people with acute issues, while giving them and their communities the tools to sustain longer-term resilience to ongoing pressures.

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Phase 2
Round 2
Charity
Community Advice and Law Service (CALS)
Grant award
£204,350
Project Name
Energywise Plus

The project will offer holistic advice and support for energy customers who meet Ofgem’s vulnerability criteria by helping them to: manage their energy accounts; reduce energy consumption; maximise their income; access other services (e.g. debt/benefits advice, mental health support). The service will be delivered through information/awareness-raising events and one-to-one advice offered at CALS, at community venues across Leicester and through home visits. The project will be delivered in partnership with organisations across Leicester, serving communities that experience high levels of

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The project will offer holistic advice and support for energy customers who meet Ofgem’s vulnerability criteria by helping them to: manage their energy accounts; reduce energy consumption; maximise their income; access other services (e.g. debt/benefits advice, mental health support). The service will be delivered through information/awareness-raising events and one-to-one advice offered at CALS, at community venues across Leicester and through home visits. The project will be delivered in partnership with organisations across Leicester, serving communities that experience high levels of economic disadvantage to maximise reach and complement existing service provision.

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Phase 2
Round 2
Charity
Marches Energy Agency
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£603,789
Project Name
Warmer Derby and Derbyshire 3

Warmer Derby & Derbyshire 3 (WDD3) will be run by Marches Energy Agency (MEA), a charity with 25 years’ experience supporting local people to be warm and well at home. With WDD3, MEA will aim to provide free, independent advice and practical help to tackle fuel poverty and cold homes for a further 4000 people. They will expand from their free phone advice line with in-depth case work support, home visits with low-cost measures and crisis support, and signpost to insulation schemes. They will reach communities excluded through language and cultural barriers, with training and direct assistance

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Warmer Derby & Derbyshire 3 (WDD3) will be run by Marches Energy Agency (MEA), a charity with 25 years’ experience supporting local people to be warm and well at home. With WDD3, MEA will aim to provide free, independent advice and practical help to tackle fuel poverty and cold homes for a further 4000 people. They will expand from their free phone advice line with in-depth case work support, home visits with low-cost measures and crisis support, and signpost to insulation schemes. They will reach communities excluded through language and cultural barriers, with training and direct assistance. Referral networks and partnerships will be strengthened, such as with Adult Social Services, food and warm banks, mental health agencies, and women’s refuges.

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Phase 2
Round 2
Charity
Severn Wye Energy Agency
Location
United Kingdom
  • England
Grant award
£658,229
Project Name
Energy Advocacy Herefordshire and Gloucestershire

This project will support approximately 4,050 disadvantaged and vulnerable households who struggle with fuel poverty. The project will help households to 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. Ultimately, the project aims to reduce the number of people falling into fuel poverty, saving a projected total of £877,000 on energy costs (£1.57m small measures lifetime-savings). The project will work with diverse communities including ethnic minorities, refugees, those with

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This project will support approximately 4,050 disadvantaged and vulnerable households who struggle with fuel poverty. The project will help households to 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. Ultimately, the project aims to reduce the number of people falling into fuel poverty, saving a projected total of £877,000 on energy costs (£1.57m small measures lifetime-savings). The project will work with diverse communities including ethnic minorities, refugees, those with health conditions, and older people. This is a partnership between Severn Wye, Integrated Healthcare, Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS), and other community organisations.

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Phase 2
Round 4
Charity
https://www.sharenergy.coop/
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
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
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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