We have learned about energy efficiency funding which is available from Falkirk Council and are aware of similar funding being made available through Glasgow and Renfrew Local Authorities, so you may want to check with your local council regarding this scheme.
Falkirk Council
The Energy Efficiency Fund is a fund for local small and medium enterprises to embrace net zero ambitions and to support Scotland's national net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2045.
This discretionary fund provides financial assistance to help businesses meet their net zero targets. The fund can provide up to 50% grant support (up to £10,000 per grant) to support local businesses make energy changes to business premises and operations. For example, a move to low carbon heating systems, solar powered energy, or other measures to reduce emissions.
Eligibility criteria
The business must have a dedicated business bank account (you will need to provide the account details as part of the application process, and this is the account your grant will be paid into if successful).
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The business is not connected to a tax haven, as set out in the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Act 2020
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Business must be classified as a Small Medium Enterprise (SME) – less than 250 employees and turnover less than £45 million
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Business must not be in any debt to the council eg Non Domestic business rates arrears
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The business must be operated on a full-time basis and have a business bank account
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The business must operate from commercial premises within the Falkirk Council area, for which there is a legally constituted signed lease/rental /licence agreement in place
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At the time of submitting the application, the business cannot be in bankruptcy, liquidation or similar
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The business is not a:
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community group
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not for profit organisation
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voluntary or charitable organisation (except social enterprises)
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Applications to this fund are limited to one application per business. Subsequent applications will not be considered at this time.
What can this fund be used for?
The Energy Efficiency Fund can be used to support local businesses make changes to business premises and business operations to support a reduction of their Carbon Footprint from energy consumption. This might include:
- Changing to a low carbon heating system
- Installation of low and zero carbon generating technologies, such as solar PV, biomass, micro-wind etc
- Building fabric upgrades such as insulation, energy efficient lighting, draught-proofing, double or triple glazing
- What this fund cannot be used for
- Upgrades of existing equipment
- Upgrades of existing energy systems eg replacement gas boiler
- Routine property maintenance
- Carbon offsetting activities
- Purchase of consumables
- Purchases which exacerbate or do not reduce carbon footprint
- Feasibility studies / consultant fees
- Staffing costs
- Projects where a reduced Carbon Footprint cannot be demonstrated
How much can I apply for?
Maximum intervention rate is up to 50% - up to a maximum value of £10,000.
How do I apply?
Visit Falkirk Council's website for more information.
Carbon footprint calculations
You can also find details on how to calculate the potential carbon savings from your project on the Falkirk Council website.