North West Community Energy Fund Round 3

North West Net Zero Hub is administering our regional £2Million share of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) a £10Million grant programme open to community groups and eligible third sector organisations in England to develop projects from feasibility to commercialisation.

The funding will support eligible community groups to consider options, design schemes and overcome barriers to investment. It should be noted that it will not provide a grant for capital investment in the projects themselves.

  • Test feasibility, prepare evidence for planning, launch a crowd- fund raiser and more.
  • Cannot fund the installation of technologies themselves
  • Additional support to consider the scope of your scheme
  • Design of renewable and low carbon energy generation, EV charging and schemes for joint action on energy efficiency

Develop project ideas, request technical support or critical friend project reviews by email to: [email protected]

Apply here

Deadline: 1 September 2024