Guidance

Energy Service (for public sector and community groups)

In this guide

5. Grants

Find funding for public sector renewable and low carbon projects, including:

  • low carbon heat
  • electric vehicles and charging
  • smart local energy systems (SLES)
  • project design and development

Local Authority Low Carbon Heat Grant (LALCHG)

Grant funding for up to 90% of capital cost for the retrofit of low carbon heat solutions. Includes all necessary building envelope and associated works to complete the installation.

Technology coverage: Low carbon heat

Find out more about the Local authority low carbon heat grant.

Public Sector Low Carbon Heat Grant (PSLCHG)

Grant funding for up to 90% of capital cost for the retrofit of low carbon heat solutions. Includes all necessary building envelope and associated works to complete the installation.

This grant excludes local authorities, town and community councils and higher education bodies. All other public sector organisations are eligible.

Technology coverage: Low carbon heat

Find out more about the Public sector low carbon heat capital grant.

Zero Emission Vehicle and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grant (ZEV and EVCI)

Grant funding for the capital cost difference between internal combustion engine (ICE) and zero emission vehicles and funds up to 100% capital cost of EVCI. Also includes linked battery storage.

Technology coverage: 

  • Electric vehicles
  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Ynni Cymru

Grant funding for Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES). Includes energy generation, storage, demand management, and infrastructure in a local area.

Technology coverage: 

  • Low carbon heat
  • Renewable energy
  • Energy efficiency
  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Find out more about the Ynni Cymru: capital grant funding programme 2025 to 2026.

Development Grant

Grant scheme to support the costs of design and development of projects aimed at reducing public sector emissions. 

Technology coverage: 

  • Building decarbonisation
  • Building connected renewable energy systems
  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
  • Related low-carbon technologies

Read the Decarbonisation Project Design and Development Grant: guidance.