Energy efficient buildings
We can help you make your buildings more energy efficient, whether you’re building new properties or retrofitting existing ones.
How we can help you with sustainable finance
The built environment makes up 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Our sustainable finance products are tailored towards supporting you in retrofitting, building, acquiring or refinancing energy efficient properties.
Retrofitting buildings to higher energy efficiency standards
Retrofit an existing commercial or residential building to at least an EPC B. Get finance via our discounted Clean Growth Finance Initiative (CGFI) Term Loan.
Building new energy efficient buildings
Commercial property developments
- EPC A or BREEAM ‘Very Good’ in which case it must still achieve EPC B
Residential property development
- Properties funded to have a minimum EPC B+ (SAP 84) with no fossil fuel heating or power, or minimum SAP 88 with a gas boiler.
- All units must be a minimum of EPC B.
Get finance for building new energy efficient buildings via our Clean Growth Financing Initiative (CGFI) Term Loan.
Purchasing or refinancing existing energy efficient buildings
Available for small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) - single buildings must be EPC-A or EPC-B rated.
For multiple buildings:
- At least 75% of the annual rental income must be from EPC-A or EPC-B rated buildings.
This can be financed with our Buildings Transition Loan which offers a free arrangement fee discount.
Tools and services
Our Green Buildings Tool enables you to identify, evaluate and understand your property to help make it more sustainable and energy efficient. The tool can be used alongside the discounted Clean Growth Financing Initiative loan to retrofit your business’ buildings to be more efficient.
- Analyse energy saving initiatives that affect the energy performance certificate (EPC) rating which could reduce CO2 emissions.
- Reveals initiatives and properties that offer the best return on investment with regards to CO2 reduction.
Insight and guidance
How ESG impacts the built environment
In this online event, sustainability experts Dr Kat Martindale and Marylis Ramos from Savills Earth share what the latest ESG impacts mean for the built environment.
Sustainable Finance in Housebuilding
In this video, Sustainability & ESG Finance expert Katie Arnold discusses the role of the sustainable finance in housebuilding.
Key sustainability topics
Lower-carbon transport
Reduce your carbon footprint by acquiring electric or hydrogen vehicles and associated infrastructure.
Energy and renewables
Generate your own green energy with financing for renewables and find out how to switch to green energy providers.
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.
*All lending is subject to status