Green energy and renewables
Generating green energy from renewables can reduce your bills and emissions, and make your business more resilient to energy price rises.
How we can help you with sustainable finance
Whether you're planning to use green energy in your own business, or intending to export to the grid, our sustainable finance options can help.
Energy generation
Green energy generation methods can include solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, and concentrated solar heat and power (CSP).
Energy storage and infrastructure
Energy storage technologies such as batteries and thermal, and the infrastructure to connect renewable energy to transmission networks or the grid.
Energy efficiency tech
Technologies including smart meters for electricity, building management systems, peak demand management, LED lighting, heat pumps, and solar water heating.
Tools and services
Compare renewable business energy tariffs
If you're purchasing energy, switching to a renewable tariff can reduce your emissions. Find a renewable business energy tariff to suit your business at Business Comparison.
Grants for green energy investments
Find out if there are any grants available in your local area or business sector that could help reduce the costs of financing green energy investments or energy efficient technology at UK Business Climate Hub.
Insight and guidance
Unlocking the clean energy opportunity
In this article, Matt Kite, Director of the Power and Energy Sector at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), discusses the latest developments in the clean energy and power supply arena.
Key sustainability topics
Energy efficient buildings
Energy efficient buildings have lower bills and reduced emissions. Find out more about our Green Buildings Tool and discounted sustainable financing for higher EPC rated buildings.
Lower-carbon transport
Reduce your carbon footprint by acquiring electric or hydrogen vehicles and associated infrastructure.
Sustainable farming and food
Learn more about the key sustainability themes in agriculture and access the Soil Association Exchange platform to help you grow sustainably.
Sustainable manufacturing
Plan your progress with an MTC sustainability line walk and access sustainable finance to improve your energy efficiency.
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