Energy grants and support
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Powering change grant scheme
North Northamptonshire Council has launched a new initiative to help local businesses and community groups reduce their energy use and environmental impact.
The programme is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is designed to support organisations to:
- measure and understand their carbon footprint
- develop their own Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs)
- access funding to help adopt more sustainable practices
- save money on energy bills
The council has appointed Urban Foresight to deliver the programme in partnership with SmartCarbon.
Support available
Participating organisations will receive:
- free access to a user-friendly online platform to measure their carbon footprint
- guidance to create a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)
- a series of practical workshops to build knowledge and support implementation
- opportunities to apply for further grant funding
The programme aims to support:
- 50 businesses and 25 community groups to complete carbon footprint assessments
- 20 businesses and 15 community groups to develop CRPs aligned with public procurement standards
This will improve their chances of securing public and private sector contracts and support progress towards net zero targets.
Next steps
If you are a local business or community group interested in taking part, please email:
[email protected]
Last updated 13 August 2025