Get Match Funding
with our Green Fund
Get up to £10,000 match funded for your energy efficiency measure or renewable energy project with our Green Fund. Available to any SME in Oxfordshire.
Now is the time for action on your organisation, and our Green Fund is a fantastic opportunity to save on your investment.
Carrying out our energy efficiency recommendations or adding a renenewable energy source to your premises isn’t just good for the environment. With the help of our match funding you can cut your organisational costs and save in the future.
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Future-proof your organisation
Making energy efficiency improvements can make a big difference. Some of the benefits can include:
- Sizeable cost savings
- Better working environments for your staff and clients
- Your organisation is seen as a sustainability leader in the community
- Reduced CO₂ emissions and better local air quality
- More stable energy costs
- The potential for additional revenue streams
- Improved staff retention and recruitment
About us
The Energy Solutions Oxfordshire (ESOx) team has a wealth of experience and practical know-how, and we’re on a mission to help businesses and community organisations in Oxfordshire reach their sustainability goals whilst cutting energy costs.
With our comprehensive Energy Efficiency Assessment we deliver tailored energy efficiency recommendations to meet your business-specific needs, introducing practical and effective energy advice that has a measurable impact.
To apply for our Green Fund, you’ll need to have had an energy efficiency report from us.
“Our Green Fund gives your organisation the chance to cut energy bills, become a leader in the community and future-proof your premises. With up to £10,000 funding available, this is an opportunity that you shouldn’t pass up.”
Alison Grunewald, Team Lead, Energy Solutions Oxfordshire
Got a question?
We know that applying for funding can be stressful, and we want this process to be as simple as possible for you. If you have a question about how our Green Fund works that’s not listed below, you can email Alison at alison.grunewald@lowcarbonhub.org.
What if my organisation doesn’t already have an ESOx report?
If you don’t already hold an energy efficiency report from us, then we’d be more than happy to carry one out for you before you apply. Our report will let you know if your premises are suitable for low carbon technologies like solar PV, and provide you with a number of low and no cost improvements.
If you’d like to book an assessment for the Green Fund, please contact alison.grunewald@lowcarbonhub.org.
Which projects will the Green Fund support?
Our Green Fund will support any measures recommended in our report, including the installation of renewable energy technology, insulation, building or material upgrades and more.
Is my organisation eligible to receive the Green Fund?
Your organisation must be a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) with less than 250 employees, a turnover that does not exceed €50m per year, and/or a balance sheet that does not exceed €43m per year. Your organisation must also have an ESOx assessment and be applying to implement one or more of the recommendations in your report.
What is the maximum funding my organisation can receive?
Our energy efficiency grants are available for £200 – £10,000, but must be match funded on a 1:3 basis (25% grant to 75% organisation contribution). To receive the minimum £200 grant, total project expenditure must be £800 and your organisation will need to contribute £600 of the cost, through your own capital or other grant sources. To receive the maximum grant size of £10,000, the total project expenditure must be £40,000 and your organisation will need to fund £30,000.
Project Partners
Low Carbon Hub is a social enterprise that’s out to prove we can meet our energy needs in a way that’s good for people and the planet.
EiE (Environmental Information Exchange) is a not-for-profit environmental organisation based at Oxford Brookes University.
We help guide Oxfordshire businesses on their journey towards achieving a greener, cost-effective, and sustainable future.