Energy Efficiency Grants

Apply for funding to deliver energy efficiency and sustainability projects.

Apply for grant funding to deliver your sustainability projects

Applications are now open for the new Energy Efficiency grant - provided by Green Economy on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Businesses in Greater Manchester can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to fund their energy efficiency projects. The grants are available for a limited time and can be employed to invest in

heating equipment upgrades
replacement motors or drives
process efficiency investments
green technologies

Energy Efficiency Grants are available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greater Manchester subject to business and project eligibility and the scale of CO2e savings expected from the project.

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Green finance projects in action

New freezer saves Oldham bakery almost £12,000 per year

HM Pasties was awarded a grant worth £3,000 towards the cost of the new blast freezer. This has led the business to annual savings of £11,939 and 36.6 tonnes of carbon (tC02e).

Salford studio saves £22k annually following grant funding

Media-City UK's Un.Titled Studios used grant funding to replace their 40 year old heating system with a heat pump, making annual carbon savings of 70 tonnes (CO2e).

Tameside nursery makes annual savings on energy bills with green tech

Yellow Door Day Nursery was awarded a grant to replace their existing gas boiler with electric heat pumps, reducing the businesses gas consumption equating to 5.65 CO2e tonnes and creating cost savings of £1,200 each year.

How to get started with green financing

Complete the short form below to kick off your funding journey. We’ll come back to you to discuss your options and see how we can move forward.

Green financing to deliver energy efficiency and sustainability projects in your business

Navigating the green finance landscape can be tricky for businesses. Grants will differ depending on the green technology you want to invest in, the size and nature of your business, and the region you operate in.

We have a range of green finance resources available to help you choose the best funding option for your business:

Our comprehensive green finance guide outlines the funding pots available to UK businesses today.
Our How To Save Energy guide has a dedicated section on finance.
Read insights and advice from our strategic partner, Natwest, here.
Speak to one of our sustainability consultants who will help you identify and select the best finance option for your business. Raise an enquiry using this form.