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We know that communities need support to get to net zero - that’s why we’re backing energy initiatives that make a real impact, and are helping to build a greener, more sustainable today and tomorrow.

Energy for Tomorrow offers grant funding, tools and support to innovative energy projects that can drive a greener, fairer future for the South West. Whether you need £20,000 to install an EV charging point or £100,000 to fund a transformative energy tool, we want to hear from you.

Applications for the South West will open on September 2nd 2024. Register your interest now to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity.

What we're offering

Projects we've supported

We’ve been building our portfolio since 2015 - supporting a huge range of projects across the UK. Meet some of our past grant awardees:

Eligibility 

Energy For Tomorrow is seeking projects, initiatives and ideas that can accelerate the energy transition.

We want to support those who have a clear social mission; a viable and feasible idea; and can demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • You’re a charity, CIC, registered community group, not-for-profit or for-profit company in the South West of England that can demonstrate a positive environmental and social impact

  • You’re developing innovative energy solution that can reduce carbon emissions by transforming how communities manage their energy usage 

  • You have an idea for an energy solution/project that is financially viable and will have a positive impact on your community and beyond

  • You’re working with individuals in the community to help them better understand their energy usage and how it impacts the environment – encouraging them to make changes for a more sustainable future 

  • You’re encouraging collaboration within communities to deliver energy projects that have a far-reaching, lasting impact

Our history

Over the past eight years, we've been helping communities on their journey to net zero.  We’ve backed non profits, charities and social enterprises from Scotland to Cornwall, giving them the tools and funding they need to make a lasting impact in their area.

Whether that’s providing energy advice to residents in Fife (BRAG Enterprises) or making social housing more energy efficient in Liverpool (Flutter Shutter), we’re committed to building more inclusive and sustainable communities across the country.

Express your interest in Energy for Tomorrow

Whatever your idea, if you’re someone who wants to make impactful change in your community, or provide people with the tools they need to learn and support others, we want to hear from you.

Express your interest

Our impact

In 2011, British Gas installed solar panels onto the roofs of 268 schools, allowing them to reduce their energy bills by using the electricity they generate.

The revenue generated from this energy is used to award grants to projects that will help to tackle climate change and positively benefit communities.

More about us

Energy for Tomorrow is helping to build more inclusive and sustainable communities through innovation, support and funding.

It was established with a mission to help tackle climate change and now empowers communities and social entrepreneurs who have initiatives that can deliver affordable, accessible and sustainable energy solutions for all.

If you want to know more, please contact us by emailing: eft@centrica.com

Energy for Tomorrow, and our application criteria, support Centrica’s People & Planet Plan, and its commitment to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for communities, our planet and each other.

Submit your idea

Got an idea? Express your interest here

Whatever your idea, if you’re someone who wants to make impactful change in your community, or provide people with the tools they need to learn and support others, we want to hear from you.

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