Salix Energy Efficiency Fund
Salix Energy Efficiency Fund, in partnership with the Department of Education, has announced it is open for 2021 applications. With the chance to receive a loan of up to £200,000, start working on your application today! This scheme is currently closed.
Eligible Organisations
Exclusively for educational bodies – the funding is available to individual academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), free schools and sixth form colleges across England.
Suitable Projects
The funding is available for the installation of energy-efficient technologies that will help to improve learning environments and reduce energy costs. This funding is only available for projects located in England, however there are dedicated funding programmes for Wales and Scotland too.
An example of a past project funded by the scheme is Parrs Wood, a Specialist Technology College in Greater Manchester, which saw an upgrade to energy-efficient lighting, the installation of a building energy management system, and new automatic doors fitted.
Application Process
Visit their website to start the application process. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in March 2021.
Important Dates
The latest deadline is yet to be announced.
Funding Range
A minimum loan of £8,000 is available up to a maximum amount of £200,000.