Challenge three

Gaining funding for net zero projects

Select the right source of funding

It’s easy to say that net zero projects are investments not expenses, but the money still has to come from somewhere.

Thankfully, there are numerous public sector grants and zero interest loans available for this very purpose. In fact, over three phases, the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme has already allocated over £2.5bn in grants to support hundreds of public sector heat decarbonisation projects.

These include new heating and energy efficiency measures in schools, offices and public spaces.

But how do you know which funding options align with your intentions?

Let an expert support your projects

At Mitie, we regularly help local authorities identify the best decarbonisation solutions for their needs, and assist in the process of gaining funding to see those projects to completion. Relying on an expert to help with this process not only makes sure you have the correct resources to see a significant difference, but also removes a huge amount of workload.

50%

of the people we asked said securing funding was the biggest barrier to net zero.¹

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