Deadline: 8-Dec-22
The Sedgemoor District Council is opening a new grant scheme aiming to help small and micro businesses start their journey towards net zero.
There are many ways in which businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, from reducing waste (by re-using and recycling) to limiting energy use at night and replacing fuel powered vehicles with electric cars and bikes.
Funding Information
- The Council will provide a small grant (up to £2,500) towards improvements or changes that can demonstrate a clear impact on business’ energy efficiency and carbon footprint.
Examples of Projects
- The following interventions provide examples of projects that could be funded through this grant scheme:
- Heating or lighting controls installation
- Replacement of equipment to more energy efficient
- Replacing traditional lightbulbs with LED lighting
- Waste segregation solutions
- Electric transport solutions
- New more efficient glazing
- Reuse and recycle projects
- Repairs cafes
- Staff training
- Carbon offsetting.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible businesses must:
- Be based in Sedgemoor District Council area
- Be an independent business
- Employ fewer than 10 people
- Have been operating for more than one year
- Provide two quotes for any proposed spend
- Provide full year’s accounts
- Provide a copy of their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Operate from commercial premises (B&Bs, holiday lets, catteries and kennels might be eligible to apply if they can evidence that they are registered with the council as a business)
- Demonstrate the positive impact of the proposed project on their carbon footprint or energy usage
- Demonstrate deliverability of the projects before end of March 2023.
Ineligible
- The following list provides examples of projects that will not be eligible under this scheme:
- Providing crisis, cash-flow support or subsidising wages for existing or new staff
- Paying back business loans
- Repaying Directors Loans
- Purchasing stock
- Funding routine purchases or business outlay, such as rent of existing premises, routine maintenance etc
- Payments to HMRC for Corporation Tax, Income Tax, VAT, PAYE etc
- Funding projects that have been completed or are already underway (unless the project represents clearly a next phase or in exceptional circumstances is agreed by the Council)
- Doubling up of grant funding if other sources of grant are available to fund the project in full
For more information, visit Energy Efficiency Grant.