Unlock projects with the Community Energy Fund
Join the Midlands Net Zero Hub at their Community Energy Fund webinars to learn how local community groups can turn their green energy dreams into reality.
Through the Community Energy Fund, community groups have the opportunity to receive up to £140,000 of grant funding for a local energy project.
Following a successful first round that has seen 14 community groups awarded grant funding, the Midlands Net Zero Hub is managing the second round of funding on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The funding will kickstart community-owned clean energy projects by looking into the feasibility of small-scale wind farms, rooftop solar partnerships, battery storage, heat networks, and more.
The funding will be used to investigate the technical and financial viability of a project and establishing detailed investigations, planning applications to produce a business case for capital investment. Find out more about the Community Energy Fund.
To support community groups to find out more about Community Energy Fund, there are two webinars.
Local groups are welcome to join to find out what they need to apply, if they qualify, and top tips for a great application from the team that will help them along the journey.
- Tuesday 7 May 12noon-1pm
- Thursday 9 May 7pm-8pm
How to apply
Feeling inspired for your own community energy project? Round two of the Community Energy Fund is open now. Please see the guidance Midlands Net Zero Hub website and send your completed application form via email.
The closing date for applications for this round of funding will be:
- 4 June 2024
- 13 September 2024
- 8 November 2024
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