Green Energy Fund

The Green Energy Fund aims to help local businesses to improve the environmental performance of the buildings they operate from.

Green Energy Fund - Hackney Business Network

The Hackney Green Energy Fund will make capital grants of up to £10,000 available to Hackney-based businesses for projects that improve the environmental performance of the buildings they operate from and can deliver the works by the end of March 2025.

This could mean financial support for improving your business locations’ insulation, heating systems, lighting or introducing renewable energy.

Applications will need to be based on the recommendations of either Hackney Impact-delivered Energy Audits or assessments carried out by a specialist energy advisor that can be verified by the Council. All applications must be accompanied by the report that sets out these recommendations.

Applications are now closed.

Apply for up to £10,000 in grant funding to lower your business’ energy bills and carbon footprint.

How do I apply?

To apply for finance from the Hackney Green Energy Fund, please complete the application form by 5pm on Friday 10 January 2025, following the guidance in the Green Energy Fund prospectus.

Supporting material must be sent to bsp@hackney.gov.uk with the subject line ‘Hackney Green Energy Fund Application’ by the deadline. This should include:

  • Project Budget containing key details of expected expenditure such as material cost, labour costs

  • Business accounts for the last two years (Financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024)

  • Statement of cashflow for the current financial year (2024/25)

  • Copies of the company bank statements for the last three months (i.e. April, May, June 2024)

  • Parent company accounts (where applicable)

  • Subsidy Control Disclosure Form

  • Company governance structure

  • Any available photos and plans of the premises/proposed works

  • Any quotes received for the planned works

  • Energy audit

  • Evidence of compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 reporting requirements (where applicable)

All supporting documents must be submitted by email before the application deadline.

In addition, any successful applicants will be required to provide Photographic ID for an in person check to confirm proof of identity.

If you have any queries regarding the fund and your business's potential eligibility, please contact bsp@hackney.gov.uk. We will aim to respond to all queries as soon as possible.

Please note that applications that are not supported by an energy assessment report, or are made to fund general improvements to business premises, revenue spend or any other day-to-day costs, will not be considered. Applicants are also required to have at least 3 years remaining on their lease to ensure the grant achieves good value for money for the Council.

This fund supports the Council’s objective to deliver a fairer, greener and circular inclusive economy in partnership with Hackney residents and businesses. It builds on some of the recommendations from Hackney’s Climate Action Plan, which includes commitments to grow the green economy and support the transition to net-zero.

Applications are now closed.