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SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES

Are you looking for answers to how you can cut your business energy costs and at the same time, lower the company’s carbon footprint? The One-Stop-Shop will answer all your energy-related questions by providing impartial, expert advice and supporting your business in its journey to reduce its carbon emissions whilst also cutting energy bills.

This is the start of a journey to providing long-term support in Bridgend to reach Net Zero with 
the aim to provide:

  • Free advice service on what energy saving technologies are available and tailored advice on what would work for you
  • Energy audits and assessments to measure current energy usage and identify opportunities for energy savings
  • Helping to identify financial incentives to help you 
minimise costs
  • Educational training workshops to provide resources on energy efficiency best practices, new technologies and ongoing support for maintaining energy-efficient practices
  • Signposting to local suppliers and contractors
  • Development of skills via Bridgend College
  • Net Zero forum for businesses

IS THERE ANY FINANCIAL HELP?

Provides financial support for projects focused on improving energy efficiency and decarbonisation, with a specific emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and supporting Wales' net-zero strategic objectives.

Managing Organisation Eligibility How to Apply Contact How much is available? Deadline
Welsh Government & Development Bank
  1. Business must be based in Wales and evidence trading from Welsh premises.
  2. Must have been trading for at least two years with filed annual accounts.
  3. Must qualify under the Energy Usage Streamlined Subsidy Scheme or have sufficient allowance remaining under the Minimal Financial Assistance subsidy exemption.
 Apply online at Green Business Loan Scheme. For consultancy support, contact Business Wales at 0300 060 3000 or visit Business Wales. Green Business Loan Scheme Loan amount between £1,000 and £1,500,000 Ongoing

Provides funding and support for research, development, and innovation projects

Managing Organisation Eligibility How to Apply Contact How much is available? Deadline
Welsh Government
  1. Projects must be conducted within Wales to qualify for support.
  2. Applicants should demonstrate the potential for technological advancement or commercial viability.
 Contact the Innovation RD&I team to request an information pack and application form. Contact the Innovation RD&I on 03000 6 03000, email innovation@wales.gsi.gov.uk, or visit business.wales.gov.uk
  • Technical and Commercial Feasibility: Up to £15,000.
  • Industrial Research: Up to £100,000.
  • Experimental Development: Up to £200,000.
  • Exploitation: Up to £20,000.
 Ongoing

Circular Economy Funding

Managing Organisation Eligibility How to Apply Contact How much is available? Deadline
Welsh Government

Projects will need to demonstrate that they can deliver one or more of the following outcomes:

  1. Increased amount of recycled, reused, and remanufactured materials used in new or existing products or processes.
  2. Reduce CO2 emissions.
  3. Reduce waste.
  4. Improved productivity.
  5. New or improved products or processes developed and/or introduced.
  6. Obtain a recognised relevant BSI standard/kitemark.
 Via the contact form: Business Wales Contact Form

Dependent on organisation and type of project.

An example for businesses: Typical value of funding £200k per year for 2 years. Intervention rate – 50%.

 Ongoing

Northern Valleys Initiative

Managing Organisation Eligibility How to Apply Contact How much is available? Deadline
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Investments will be focused on businesses that offer high-growth potential and the ability to help transform the regional economy. The programme concentrates on infrastructure, digital connectivity, and tourism sectors, delivering a wide range of outcomes, including jobs, ecological regeneration, and de-carbonisation. Contact CCR Email: NVI@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk £50M fund with grants typically ranging from £100k - £2M Until March 2029

Wider Investment Fund

Managing Organisation Eligibility How to Apply Contact How much is available? Deadline
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR)
  1. Initial Enquiry - Complete a simple proforma outlining:
    • Your business size, structure, products, services, and financials.
    • The nature of the proposal, alignment with CCR investment priorities (infrastructure, innovation, and challenge).
    • Quantum of the investment and rationale for the chosen route.
    • Impact of the investment on regional growth, GVA contribution, job creation, and other capital investment or attraction.
  2. Evaluation - Information evaluated by the CCR Investment Panel.
  3. Strategic Case - If successful, submit a Strategic Outline Case for the proposal.
  4. Case Evaluation - Strategic Outline Case reviewed by the Investment Panel for decision.
  5. Business Case - Successful applicants invited to submit a business case.
  6. Investment Panel - Business cases reviewed for final investment decision.
 Contact CCR Email: invest@cardiffcapitalregion.wales Up to £495M in the fund Ongoing

LOCAL SUPPLIERS – COMING SOON

We are putting together a register of local suppliers who are able to install energy efficiency measures. If you are interested in being added to this list, please contact Jessie Edwards at jessie.edwards@challoch-energy.com

HOW TO GET STARTED

UNDERSTAND WHERE ENERGY SAVINGS CAN BE EASILY MADE

It’s amazing how much seemingly small changes in behaviour can help save energy and cut costs whilst also helping to save the planet.

ENCOURAGE ENERGY 
SAVING BEHAVIOUR

Small changes in staff behaviour can help save the business energy and cut costs as well as help the business achieve its carbon reduction goals.

SAVING ON HEATING

There are a range of things you can do to reduce your heating bills 
whilst saving both money and energy.

SAVING ON ELECTRICITY

Similar to heating, there are a number of things you can do to cut electricity costs and reduce your impact on the climate.