How to make your business more sustainable, improve its environmental impact and find out what support is in place.

Current schemes

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Energy Bills Discount Scheme

What does it offer?

From 1 April 2023, all eligible non-domestic customers with a contract with a licensed energy supplier will start receiving money from their energy bills through the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.

Customers do not need to apply for the universal discount, with suppliers automatically factoring it into the bills of all eligible non-domestic customers.

Who funds and administers it?

This fund is a government scheme.

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Business Transition to Net Zero

What does it offer?

The Business Transition to Net Zero Grant is aimed at businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk with ambitions to reduce their carbon footprint and increase productivity. Grants between £25k and £100k are available, with a maximum intervention rate of 20% of the cost of capital developments. To be awarded the minimum of £25k, you must show total project costs of at least £125k.

Who funds and administers it?

This grant is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by New Anglia Growth Hub in partnership with Suffolk County Council.

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Green Heat Network Fund

What does it offer?

The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is a 3-year, £288 million capital grant fund that will support the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero-carbon (LZC) heat networks (including the supply of cooling) and the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks. It aims to develop and grow the heat network market and address some of the challenges of decarbonising the UK’s heat sector.

Who funds and administers it?

This government grant is delivered by Heat Network Transformation Programme (HNTP).

Closing date

29 November 2024 at 10:59pm

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Workplace Charging Scheme

What does it offer?

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that supports eligible businesses towards the upfront costs of purchasing and installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points. All businesses can use it to help provision charge points for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can use it to provide charge points for their guests or visitors.

Who funds and administers it?

This fund is a government grant from the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

Closing date

31 March 2024 at 11:59pm