DE-Carbonise is a collaboration between the University of Derby, Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils starting in November 2019 for 3 years. This follows on from the successful D2 Energy Efficiency / Low Carbon project.

Businesses will be introduced to a lead contact to discuss their needs and support them throughout the intervention:

• Initial scoping phone call
• Business visit – Carbon reduction audit
• Carbon reduction opportunity report
• Package of support, e.g. £1-20K grant (40% of total cost ex VAT), Technical/ Research/ Business Support

Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils will provide carbon reduction audits, technical support and grants for site carbon reduction measures including:

• Improved insulation, lighting, heating and controls
• Efficient motors, compressors, equipment
• Transport – vehicles, chargers
• Renewable energy
• Resource efficiency
• Waste reduction and recycling

Grants between £1,000 and £20,000 are available in Derby and Derbyshire.

The grant covers 40% of the total cost of works (ex VAT), depending on the carbon saving.

Click here to find out more.  

Location: D2N2

Value: £1k - £20k

Deadline: none stated

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