Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sole traders across Rushcliffe can now apply for low carbon grants of up to £500, to help them improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Low Carbon Grant is supported by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and will help businesses make more sustainable upgrades to their premises.
Examples of changes which could reduce energy costs and improve efficiency include:
- Replacing lightbulbs with LED lighting
- Fitting secondary glazing
- Upgrading insulation
- Installing smart meters or thermostats
- Installing low flow taps and toilet measures
- Upgrading heating with air curtains
To access a low carbon grant, business owners must have either attended a free low carbon workshop delivered by RBC or East Midlands Chamber, or have completed a free energy audit on their premises as part of the Rushcliffe Accelerator business support programme.
Eligible upcoming workshops delivered online by East Midlands Chamber include:
- Carbon Literacy for SMEs on Tuesday 21st January, from 9am to 5pm.
- Low-Cost Carbon Cuts: Affordable Tech, Savvy Procurement, and Smart Behaviour on Wednesday 22nd January, from 10am to 11am.
- Net Zero Journey: Understanding & Implementing Carbon Reduction Planning with Science-Based Targets on Wednesday 5th February from 10am to 11am.
- How environmental responsibility can bring your business alive on Thursday 6th February from 10am to 11am.
To book onto an East Midlands Chamber webinar please visit the D2N2 Growth Hub website at www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk/events/?search_articles=1&keyword_search=sustainability&category=125&location=online&from_date=&to_date=.
RBC’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth, Cllr Abby Brennan, said: “We’re pleased to offer this funding to local businesses designed to help improve their carbon efficiency and adopt more sustainable practices.
“This grant scheme also supports our wider carbon clever initiative to become a carbon neutral authority by 2030.
“If you’re exploring ways to make your premises even more environmentally friendly, we encourage you to take advantage of this offer to help financially assist you with your green upgrades.”
For further information and to apply, please email econdev@rushcliffe.gov.uk.