Businesses and organisations looking to reduce carbon emissions are being urged to apply to apply for financial support from the Borderlands Energy Investment Programme.
Funding of between £1.5m to £3.5m per project is available to businesses who are invited to produce a full business case assessment following an initial expression of interest to be lodged by 19th February 2025.
To qualify applicants need to prove energy systems will reduce a reliance on fossil fuels in developing or improving commercial, community or domestic energy systems to help accelerate the region’s transition to net zero
The Borderlands investment is aimed at supporting carbon reduction through helping businesses gain skills and create ‘high value jobs.’
The Borderlands Partnership is made up of the five border councils, Cumberland Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northumberland County Council, Scottish Borders Council and Westmorland & Furness Council.
It was formed to unlock the potential for sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the South of Scotland and North of England.
The partnership is working collaboratively with UK and Scottish Governments and other public and private sector partners to deliver the benefits of Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and establish the foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth over the long term.
Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) Forms must be submitted to [email protected] no later than noon on Wednesday February 19 2025.
