Low Carbon Workspaces Grants for SMEs

A scheme providing grant funding to reduce carbon emissions within the workplace.
Person tending to plants in a greenhouse – representing sustainable practices supported by Low Carbon Workspaces grants for SMEs.

Low Carbon Workspaces grants for SMEs are now available to help small and medium-sized businesses in Berkshire and surrounding areas reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills. With grants of up to £6,000 covering 40% of eligible project costs, this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in sustainable upgrades and future-proof your business.

Low Carbon Workspaces offers small and medium-sized businesses in Berkshire grants which are now available up to £6,000, to cover a maximum of 40% of the cost of many different energy-saving measures.

Grants are available to SMEs based in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire. Eligible projects must result in a quantifiable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – don’t worry, the Low Carbon Workspaces team can calculate this for you!

If your business is looking to reduce your energy bills, please contact the team to discuss your potential project.
Example Eligible projects include:

  • Lighting systems
  • Solar PV or other renewal energy systems
  • Equipment upgrades
  • Heating and cooling upgrades
  • Waste management
  • Building fabric improvements

The Low Carbon Workspaces team can be contacted on 01494 927131 and at [email protected] or to find out more go to www.lowcarbonworkspaces.co.uk.

The programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by Ngage Solutions, a not-for-profit company that specialises in the design and delivery of grant schemes and business support programmes. We are part of the Buckinghamshire Business First Group and we work closely with other Growth Hubs, Local Enterprise Partnerships, local authorities, business organisations and other grant schemes in each area.

 

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