The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) is open for applications from 12 December 2024, marking its tenth funding round.

GENERAL DETAILS

Charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales can now apply for a grant through one of four funding streams, with a total of £40 million available.   

The scheme prioritises support for vulnerable people with their energy bills, the development of innovative energy related products or services and projects to empower individuals to reduce their carbon emissions.

The deadline for applications to this funding round is 5pm on 15 January 2025, via the Energy Redress website. Organisations that haven’t yet registered with the scheme must do so 10 working days before the relevant fund closes to allow time for eligibility checks to take place.

FOUR FUNDING STREAMS

The funding streams available are: 

The Main Fund, containing £27 million – aimed at projects seeking grants between £50,000 and £2 million that will support households in vulnerable situations.   

The Small Project Fund, containing £1 million – aimed at projects seeking grants between £20,000 and £49,999 that will support households in vulnerable situations.   

The Innovation Fund, containing £6 million – aimed at projects that will develop innovative products or services to benefit households. Applicants can apply for grants between £20,000 and £1 million.   

The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund, containing £6 million – aimed at projects that will reduce UK carbon emissions and empower households to reduce their carbon footprint. Applicants can apply for grants between £20,000 and £1 million.

Find out more on Funding Wales.