Charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales can now apply for a grant through one of four funding streams.  

The scheme prioritises support for vulnerable people with their energy bills, the development of innovative energy-related products or services and projects to empower individuals to reduce their carbon emissions.

Since 2018, the Energy Redress Scheme has funded more than 611 projects across England, Scotland and Wales, with a total of £128m allocated.

Previous projects have included, impartial energy advice services supporting vulnerable people and research projects aimed at making sure that the needs of elderly people and disabled people are met by new energy technologies. Projects also focus on boosting the uptake of whole-house energy upgrades and trialling new business models or interventions to allow households to use more locally generated energy.

Graham Ayling, senior project manager at Energy Saving Trust, said: “We’re pleased to be able to offer this new funding, enabling voluntary sector organisations to provide vital support for those most in need in their communities. The funding will also support projects that will ensure no one is left behind as the UK transitions to net zero.”

Cathryn Scott, regulatory director at Ofgem, said: “We’ve seen hundreds of brilliant projects so far, and nearly £130m allocated because of the Energy Redress Scheme. It’s fantastic to see the scheme in its tenth round of funding offering another £40m worth of grants - much of which is a direct result of Ofgem’s compliance and enforcement work. We strongly encourage charities and community groups working in the energy sectors across England, Scotland and Wales to apply.”

The deadline for applications to this funding round is 5pm on 15 January 2025, via the Energy Redress website. Organisations that haven’t yet registered with the scheme must do so 10 working days before the relevant fund closes to allow time for eligibility checks to take place.