energy saving trust

Industry leaders said the programme is a “step in the right direction” but lacks ambition

Charities will receive grants from £49,000 to more than £678,000 for projects designed to support energy justice and cut CO2 emissions

Following the publication of the sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Report, the industry, academia and campaigners respond to its key findings

The funding will come from Ofgem’s energy redress scheme

The group, which includes major energy companies and trade associations, proposes a ‘Fair Heat Deal’ to make clean heating affordable to all

The extension of the Low Carbon Transport Loan will enable an individual to obtain an interest-free loan over five years

The Energy Redress Scheme has awarded more than £12.3 million to 70 charities across the UK since 2018

Around 9.7m households have not taken steps to change their home energy usage, despite the opportunity to reduce their energy bills and contribute towards cutting carbon emissions

The funding is being granted through the Energy Redress Scheme, which collects voluntary payments from suppliers to make reparations for effects on consumers

It is increasing the limit from £50,000 to £200,000 per organisation