Target 2030 - Countdown to a Low Carbon Economy by Severn Wye Energy Agency

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About Target 2030

Target 2030 - Countdown to a Low Carbon Economy is a business energy efficiency programme that is here to help small and medium sized businesses across Gloucestershire identify and reduce their energy costs and impact on the environment through the installation of energy efficiency measures.

If you have high energy bills in your business, whether from heating, lighting or any other equipment you run in your premises - Severn Wye can identify and recommend ways that you can reduce your output and overheads, and facilitate partial grant funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of upto £50,000.

ERDF funds help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations.

Read more about the European Regional Development Fund Operational Programme on the UK Government and European Union websites.

Who are Severn Wye Energy Agancy Ltd?

Severn Wye Energy Agancy Ltd an independent charity and not-for-profit company with a mission to provide practical expertise on more energy efficient and sustainable living. Over the last 10 years, Severn Wye has helped hundreds of businesses cut their fuel bills and install renewable energy technologies. From industrial and manufacturing sectors, through to offices, hospitality businesses, retail outlets and car dealerships Severn Wye can help through a combination of training, billing analysis, energy surveys and on-going support.

For all businesses, every penny that can be saved is crucial, and for most, whether small or medium sized enterprise or large corporation, fuel bills (gas, electricity, water and transportation) are one of the biggest expenses. Reducing energy use, improving efficiency and, choosing approriate energy technologies is therefore essential.

How can Target 2030 help my business?

Gloucestershire Target 2030 is funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). From July 2020 the project offers up to 5 days energy efficiency consultancy to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Gloucestershire, along with grants that will contribute 30% towards energy saving measures and could be worth anything from £500 up to £50,000.

Whilst Target 2030 funding is funded by “EU money” it is confirmed that Brexit will not impact on this grant in any way. It is offered on a first come first served basis available from July 2020 until the pot of money runs out.

The programme Target 2030 - Countdown to a Low Carbon Economy takes a holistic approach to energy use within a business. One of Severn Wye’s business energy advisors will work closely with each business throughout the process. Each business will have:

  • Historical energy data analysed

  • An on-site energy survey and report produced

  • Results of the survey presented to management

  • Help creating an action plan broken down in to no cost, low cost and capital cost measures.

  • Staff energy awareness training

  • Help to identify potential installers and quote analysis

  • 30% funding towards energy saving measures

  • Publicity through the programme’s dedicated website and case studies.

Energy efficiency measures that can be supported include (but are not limited to):

  • Lighting and controls

  • Boiler replacement and controls

  • Insulation

  • Free cooling

  • Variable speed drivers

  • Process equipment

  • Renewable energy production

The programme is open to SMEs who are based in Gloucestershire, but due to funding restrictions the following sectors are excluded from this programme: synthetic fibres, textiles and clothing, motor vehicles, ship building, coal and steel, agriculture, food processing, banking and insurance.