Great British Energy has unveiled a £10 million funding initiative aimed at reducing energy bills for community facilities across the UK. The funding, part of the government’s clean energy mission, will support a range of public buildings, including libraries, fire stations, care homes, and leisure centres, to cut energy costs and boost local economies.
The initiative will see mayoral authorities receive grants for clean energy projects, including rooftop solar installations on care homes in Merseyside, leisure centres in Yorkshire, and community buildings across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire. The projects are expected to generate £35 million in lifetime savings, enhance energy security, and create local employment opportunities.
In addition to solar panels, the grants will fund energy storage batteries and electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with a focus on enabling communities to store renewable energy and utilize it efficiently. The funding builds on Great British Energy’s ongoing efforts to reduce energy costs for public services, with solar panels already installed on 11 schools and plans to expand to 200 schools and hospitals.
The initiative aligns with the government’s broader mission to deliver cleaner, more affordable energy by 2030, contributing to long-term energy security and creating lasting economic benefits for communities.
