Upcoming grant and further support to help local business cut their carbon emissions

Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC), in partnership with Severn Wye Energy Agency, have launched the CheltenhamZero Carbon reduction audit fund – offering tailored reports, detailing guidance on carbon reduction and energy efficiency measures specific to individual businesses. This project is part funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The eligibility to apply for a Carbon Reduction Report is to be an organisation signed up to the Cheltenham Zero membership, have a registered premises within Cheltenham and contribute 20% match funding for the cost of the report (approximately between £130-£300 depending on type of report), working with Severn Wye Energy Agency.

There is no end date for this offer, however it is available on a first come, first serve basis. More details and full application criteria are available on the Cheltenham Zero website.

Cheltenham Borough Council is also excited to announce the Cheltenham Zero Business Fund will be launched in July 2025, offering grants of up to £5,000 to local businesses for energy efficiency projects. Grants will be awarded for capital projects delivering energy efficiency improvements and carbon reduction. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Criteria to apply for these grants will include a carbon reduction plan, that will inform which energy efficiency projects are best suited for an organisation, based on technical advice and expertise.

For media enquiries to Cheltenham Borough Council, contact: email [email protected] telephone 01242 264231.

For enquiries to CheltenhamZero, contact: Isobel Filipova, [email protected] (Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays)

To find out more visit: https://cheltenhamzero.org/grant-carbon-reduction-audit or follow CheltenhamZero on social: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

Notes for editors

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

About Cheltenham Borough Council

Working with residents, communities and businesses to help make Cheltenham net zero by 2030 is one of five key priorities for the council. Our Climate Emergency Action Plan: Pathway to Net Zero sets out our aim to achieve the 2030 target by working with residents, communities, businesses and public and voluntary organisations.

About CheltenhamZero

CheltenhamZero is a Cheltenham Borough Council lead initiative, currently supporting around 180 local organisations, from a wide range of sectors, with their net zero journey. It’s free to join and membership is open to businesses, public services, charities, schools and community organisations operating within Cheltenham.