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The Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme has launched a new funding round, with £40 million available for charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales. Community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies can apply for grants through six funding streams to support eligible projects, such as:
- supporting households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills.
- developing innovative products and services related to domestic energy use.
- reducing carbon emissions.
A new fund is being piloted in this funding round. This will focus on monitoring the impact of projects providing energy advice services and other support to people in vulnerable situations. The fund aims to encourage more widespread adoption of impact monitoring.
Ofgem’s enforcement and compliance activity collects voluntary payments from companies that may have breached Ofgem administered rules. Since 2018, the Energy Redress Scheme, which we manage, has distributed £169 million in funding to support more than 687 projects.
Previous projects have included:
- impartial energy advice services supporting vulnerable people.
- initiatives boosting the uptake of whole-house retrofits.
- trials of new business models and interventions helping households make greater use of locally generated energy.
Graham Ayling, senior project manager at Energy Saving Trust, said:
“We’re pleased to offer this funding to the voluntary sector and look forward to supporting projects that help those most in need to heat their homes, while also contributing to a greener and fairer energy future.”
Cathryn Scott, regulatory director of market oversight and enforcement at Ofgem, said:
“This new round of funding presents an exciting opportunity for charities and community energy groups dedicated to supporting those in need. Energy suppliers who fail to comply with our rules face the consequences, and an additional £40 million will now be allocated to providing essential support and guidance for vulnerable people.”
The deadline for applications to this funding round is 5:00pm on 11 June 2025, via the Energy Redress website. Organisations not yet registered with the scheme must do so 10 working days before the relevant fund closes to allow time for eligibility checks.