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Low Carbon Workspaces

Grants & Funding

Get up to £5,000 in grants for energy-saving measures for your business

If you’re a small or medium-sized business in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, or Northamptonshire, you may be eligible for funding to help reduce your energy costs and carbon emissions.

Through the government-backed Low Carbon Workspaces programme, qualifying businesses can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000, covering up to 45% of the cost of eligible energy-efficiency improvements.

Eligible measures may include:

  • High-efficiency boiler installations
  • Air Source Heat Pumps
  • Solar PV systems
  • Roof and wall insulation
  • LED lighting upgrades
  • Other carbon-reduction technologies

These improvements can help lower energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the overall efficiency of your premises.

Build a greener future with expert advice from NCS

As an approved installer for the Low Carbon Workspaces scheme, we’re committed to helping you make your business more sustainable. With our free expert advice and guidance, we make it easy for you to access funding and upgrade to energy-efficient solutions.

Our team of qualified and experienced engineers will conduct a thorough assessment of your business’s energy usage to identify the most suitable solutions that meet your business needs and budget. We’ll provide you with a detailed report outlining our recommendations, including potential cost savings, so you can make an informed decision about which energy-saving measures to implement.

At every step of the process, we’ll be there to guide you. From initial application to the final installation of your chosen upgrades with high-quality technology from leading brands and exceptional workmanship, our goal is to make the transition to energy-efficient solutions as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

How could the Low Carbon Workspace grant help your business?

  • Save money and reduce your carbon footprint

    With the Low Carbon Workspaces scheme, you can access grants to help you make energy-efficient upgrades to your business. By doing so, you can reduce your energy usage and save money on your energy bills, while also reducing your carbon footprint and helping to protect the environment.

  • Enhance your environmental credentials

    In today's world, businesses are under increasing pressure to showcase their dedication to sustainability. By participating in the Low Carbon Workspaces scheme, you can clearly demonstrate your environmental commitment to your customers, employees, and stakeholders.

  • Improve your working environment

    Making energy-efficient upgrades to your business can also help to improve the working environment for your employees. From better lighting to improved insulation, these upgrades can create a more comfortable and productive workspace that can help to boost staff morale and engagement.

  • Drive innovation and productivity

    By investing in new energy-efficient technologies and processes, businesses can drive innovation and productivity. By reducing energy waste and focusing on core operations, businesses can find new ways to operate more efficiently and save money in the process.

  • Boost staff morale and engagement

    Participating in the Low Carbon Workspaces scheme can help to boost staff morale and engagement. By showing your commitment to sustainability, you can create a sense of pride among your employees and foster a more positive and engaged workplace culture.

Ready to get your business on the path to sustainability?

Start your journey towards a more sustainable future today and join the growing number of businesses that are taking action to reduce their carbon footprint, save on their energy bills, and protect the environment. If your business meets the criteria of the Low Carbon Workspaces scheme, or if you’d like some assistance in checking whether you are eligible for a grant, fill out our simple form below and one of our expert advisors will be in touch.

Is your business eligible for the Low Carbon Workspaces scheme?

To be eligible for a Low Carbon Workspaces grant, your business must:

  • Be a small to medium enterprise (SME) with fewer than 250 employees
  • Have an annual turnover of less than €50 million and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding €43 million
  • Generate less than half your income from non-trading activities like grants or donations (i.e. the majority of your income must come from trading activities)
  • Have a commercial premise located in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, or Northamptonshire,  owned or held on a 12-month lease
  • Have not received over £200,000 of State Aid (de minimis aid) in the last 3 rolling years


Please note, the following organisations are not eligible for a grant: social welfare institutions like hospitals, nursing homes, fire stations, sports facilities, parks, and public facilities such as libraries; school-age educational establishments including non-state schools; child-minding facilities; organisations involved in primary production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products including fishery and aquaculture; coal, steel, shipbuilding, and synthetic fibre industries; banking and insurance companies; and franchises.

See if you could qualify using our simple online application form.