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SP Energy Networks has launched a new Transmission Net Zero Fund to help ensure communities, who are facing barriers in taking part in the net zero transition, aren’t left behind on Scotland’s journey to net zero.
The fund will be delivered in partnership with Energy Saving Trust to help eligible communities develop their net zero plans and projects.
The fund is now open and looking for eligible charities and community organisations to express interest in receiving tailored support to develop their net zero plans and low-carbon project ideas.
Eligible communities can access support to make informed decisions, explore options, and develop robust routes to achieving net zero.
The fund will operate in three phases:
Tailored workshops for specific community groups.
Expressions of interest for the second round of tailored workshops have now closed.
Eligible projects will be supported with planning and feasibility support. Our experts at Energy Saving Trust will be on-hand to help your project gather data, assess viability and develop formal plans.
Applications for this stage of the fund have now closed.
Eligible organisations with projects that meet Net Zero Fund criteria will be able to apply for funding support.
In order to apply for funding support please complete the expression of interest form by 5pm 7 July 2023.
For more information please attend our Funding Support Information Sessions where we will answer any questions relating to the fund and expression of interest process. Sign up below:
Local authorities – depending on the service provided which must be a social benefit
Housing associations are eligible only as a partner to an application
Local small businesses and tradespersons within a project area are eligible only as a partner to an application for Section 4: Net Zero skills development.
What kind of community plans and projects are eligible for support?
Communities in vulnerable situations are eligible for support.
Projects could include any that deliver social benefits from the communities they serve.