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Leicestershire businesses can now get University support for the journey to net-zero

11 March 2021

A scheme that has successfully supported businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to reduce carbon emissions and implement energy saving initiatives is now available in Leicestershire, after a successful new funding award of £1.7m.

Energy for Business, delivered by the Energy Innovation and Collaboration team at the University of Nottingham, has successfully supported businesses in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire region since 2016 by offering funded consultancy, expert advice, capital funding, student placements and energy-themed events to support the journey to net-zero.

This new award of £1.7m has been granted to enable businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire to get support up until June 2023, with funds comprised of the European Regional Development Fund alongside private and University of Nottingham matched contributions.

Businesses taking advantage of the scheme will be getting world-class knowledge, expertise and facilities from a leading international centre for energy research, with a reputation for excellence encompassing renewable energy, decarbonised fuels, energy storage, the built environment and smart grids.

Colette McHugh Putman, who leads the Energy Innovation and Collaboration team, commented, “We’ve wished for a long time that we could support businesses in Leicestershire and are thrilled that this additional award will allow us to offer support to the region. I would encourage businesses with an innovative project or energy saving idea to get in touch. This new funding will help promote business growth, accelerate energy initiatives and benefit the local economy.”

Many businesses need support to take the next step to innovate and grow and they can benefit by streamlining processes and working smarter to save energy and cut costs.

Contact the team for an informal chat or visit the website to find out more about the support on offer.
Email: energy@nottingham.ac.uk
Website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/energyforbusiness
Tel: +44 (0) 115 74 84969

 

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