A project that has supported South Yorkshire businesses to cut emissions, reduce costs, and boost efficiency has been expanded thanks to an additional £1.6m investment.
The Low Carbon Project provides dedicated support and a source of funding to help local businesses reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Businesses benefit from fully funded support, including on-site energy surveys and access to capital grants for improvements such as low-energy lighting, insulation, and efficient heating systems.
In the first phase, the project supported 223 businesses with £3.2 million in funding. The second phase will run until March 2026 and aims to support a further 144 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham.
Sheffield City Council is leading the initiative, with the support of South Yorkshire’s other local authorities who are helping to deliver this support across the entire region.
The project is part-funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund via the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Councillor Mohammed Mahroof, chair of the economic development, skills and culture committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “We know many business owners want to reduce energy costs and do their bit for the planet, but it can be difficult to plan how to do this effectively, and to find the money to pay for carbon-saving measures.
“That is where this brilliant scheme can help. Specialist advisors will help businesses identify where they can make changes that save budgets and tackle the climate crisis. Low carbon grants give businesses the financial support they need to make changes that will reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.”
The Council’s Business Sheffield team will continue to provide one-to-one support to local SMEs, guiding them from initial assessment through to grant application and implementation.
