The Clean Energy Fund is supporting voluntary organisations in North Wales to lower carbon emissions and create innovation in clean energy.
The Social Investment Cymru (SIC) team at WCVA is excited to be working in partnership with Ambition North Wales, Community Energy Wales, and Umi to deliver the new Clean Energy Fund.
By supporting clean energy innovation and infrastructure, the fund aims to make North Wales a key player in the UK’s energy transition, while delivering lasting economic, environmental, and social benefits for the region.
ABOUT THE FUND
The Clean Energy Fund is run by Ambition North Wales and is made up of two sub-funds.
- WCVA is working in partnership with Community Energy Wales to deliver the voluntary sector sub-fund, supporting voluntary organisations in North Wales to lower carbon emissions and create innovation in clean energy.
- UMi is delivering the private sector sub-fund, supporting businesses to develop and scale clean energy solutions across the region.
Visit the Ambition North Wales website to find out more about the wider scheme.
WHAT WILL IT FUND?
The Clean Energy Fund supports:
- Energy efficiency upgrades
- Renewable energy generation
- Smart energy solutions including storage
- Large scale solar & tidal energy
- Operations improvements that lead to lower-carbon production
Funding will be 50% grant (minimum £25,000, maximum £500,000), 25% interest free loan (up to £250,000), with the remaining 25% required as match funding.
WHO CAN APPLY?
To be eligible for this scheme:
- Your organisation must be suitably constituted with a qualifying governance structure
- Your organisation must be based in or have a presence in North Wales (Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham and Ynys Môn)
- The project must take place within North Wales
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY
For more information about the Clean Energy Fund, eligibility and how to apply please visit our Clean Energy Fund page.