Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is important for both voluntary and community sector activities and on a domestic level. We have therefore included details on grants for homes in the 'Funding and Grants for Individuals' section. You can find out more about energy efficiency and renewable energy levels by following the links below.

  • Phone the Energy Advice Centre on 0800 512012
  • National Energy Action gives advice on energy efficiency. For more information:www.nea.org.uk
  • The Energy Savings Trust has a searchable energy efficiency database at: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
  • The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may be able to advise and help with funding. For more information visit: http://ww2.defra.gov.uk or phone 08459 33 55 77

Energy Efficiency

  • If you are a community organisation and would like support with community based sustainable energy projects please call the Energy Saving Trust’s Green Communities team on 0844 848 0077.
  • If you are a public, not for profit or private sector organisation and would like to discuss how your organisation can save energy call the Carbon Trust on 0800 085 2005 or visit: www.carbontrust.co.uk

Renewable Energy  Devon Association for Renewable Energy (DARE) are very knowledgable about renewable energy options for householders and organisations, as well as having information on grants available. For more information: www.devondare.org or phone 01837 89200

Green Grants  The Green Grants Machine website has a wealth of information on all the latest funding schemes to help companies and community groups become more environmentally friendly such as introducing energy efficiency measures. You can fill in a simple form about your project and it will search funding providers for you. For more information: www.greengrantsmachine.co.uk

Community Action for Energy (CAfE)  Community Action for Energy (CAfE) can help you improve the quality of life in your community by promoting sustainable energy, improving the warmth and comfort of people's homes, saving money and helping the environment. A community-based energy project can provide new opportunities, whether you want to help people save money on their fuel bills or develop a renewable energy project, CAfE is here to help. You can find out more ideas and background information at: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe

Sustainable Energy  E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund has grants available of up to £20,000 for local community groups and not for profit organisations who wish to install renewable energy sources or reduce the amount of energy used. Joint proposals e.g. with the local authority, may be considered. Your organisation must benefit young people, elderly people and/or people in fuel poverty. Projects must demonstrate a clear positive impact on the local community and the environment. For more information: http://www.eon-uk.com/about/sustainableenergyfund.aspx

Renewable Energy projects  The GreenPlan Fund aims to support renewable energy projects in the community. Projects must result in the creation or expansion of renewable energy by local community groups and not for profit organisations. For more information: 0870 4191544

Green Energy  The Green Energy Trust has grants of about £10,000 available for up to half the cost of renewable technology. Only local community groups, not for profit organisations and charities based in the UK can apply. There are three submission deadlines each year. For more information: www.scottishpowergreentrust.co.uk

Warm Front :The Warm Front scheme provides owner occupier or privately rented households in receipt of some kinds of benefits with a package of insulation and/ or heating measures up to a maximum value of £3,500 (or £6,000 where oil, low carbon or renewable technologies are recommended).. For more information visit: www.warmfront.co.uk or call their enquiry line on 0800 3162805.

FURTHER ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE
If you need further assistance or advice, please contact:  Jamie Buckley, Engagement and Funding Officer, East Devon District Council. Telephone number 01395 517569 email jbuckley@eastdevon.gov.uk

Page last updated on 4 January 2012