UK Business Energy Grants Directory

Capital grants for new and existing heat networks using low-carbon heat sources. Supports feasibility, commercialisation, and construction phases.

Scottish Government fund supporting industrial sites to invest in energy efficiency and decarbonisation. Grants for feasibility studies (up to £80K) and capital projects (up to £14.5M). Separate from the now-closed UK IETF.

100% deduction on first £1m of qualifying plant & machinery spend per year. Permanent scheme — fallback if full expensing expires.

Ongoing export income of 4.1–5.5p/kWh for solar electricity exported to grid. Requires MCS-certified installation and smart meter.

100% first-year capital allowance: deduct full cost of solar PV from taxable profits. Tax saving = cost × corporation tax rate.

100% first-year capital allowance for battery storage systems acquired with solar or wind.

100% first-year capital allowance for EV charging infrastructure. Extended for green assets to March 2027.

100% first-year capital allowance for heat pump systems classified as plant & machinery.

100% business rates relief for 10 years for EV charging infrastructure from April 2026.

Up to 92% reduction in Climate Change Levy on electricity bills for energy-intensive businesses committing to efficiency targets.

20% grant on eligible energy-saving technologies. £8m/year fund. Extended to March 2027.

£500m fund over 10 years for green jobs, renewable energy innovation, and supply chain diversification in NE Scotland.

Grant covering 10–40% of eligible costs for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon infrastructure in the Highlands & Islands.

Supports community-owned and shared-ownership renewable energy projects in Scotland. Pre-planning loans, development grants, and community benefit funds.

40% business rates relief (capped at £110K per business) for commercial properties with renewable energy installations.

Up to £80K (80% of eligible costs) for community organisations developing renewable energy projects. Over 990+ projects funded.

Up to 100% grant for feasibility studies (max £50K) and 50% for outline business cases (max £75K) for heat network projects.

Up to £60K per charging station for EV infrastructure in remote, rural, and island areas of Scotland.

Up to 25% of installation costs for larger workplace and public EV charging infrastructure projects.

£5K–£50K for community climate/energy projects in Kirklees and wider West Yorkshire.

Interest-free loans up to £100,000 plus cashback grants up to £30,000. Loan must be repaid — only the £30,000 cashback is a non-repayable grant.

Regional grants of £1K–£25K (50–75% of project costs) for renewable energy on Welsh business premises.

Up to £25K for business growth with net zero focus. One of few schemes open beyond March 2026.

Grant, advice, and support for energy efficiency, renewables, and net zero transition. Supporting 300 companies in 2025-26.

Glasgow City Council grant for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable business practices.

Below-market-rate loans up to £1.5m plus grants up to £10,000. Loan must be repaid — only the £10,000 is a non-repayable grant.

Grants for commercial property reopening/refurbishment including energy efficiency retrofits.

Fixed £7,500 grant for air source heat pump installation replacing fossil fuel heating. MCS-certified installer required. Ground source heat pumps also eligible at £7,500.

Fixed £7,500 grant for ground source heat pump installation. Higher grant reflects greater installation cost.

Up to £500 per socket for workplace EV chargepoints via OZEV-approved installers. Maximum 40 sockets per business. Scheme extended to March 2027 (final year).

Interest-free capital finance for public sector bodies, universities, and charities investing in energy efficiency.

£500m fund providing low-interest investment loans for energy efficiency projects in London.