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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber energy efficiency programme

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with an EU funded programme to help businesses across the region minimise their environmental impact. In association with the EU Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP), which can secure funding for use against energy efficiency projects, the chamber has launched a new Sustainability Forum with four main aims:

Reduce carbon emissions and business overheads by promoting sustainable business practices.
Sharing knowledge and right practice.
Highlight new technologies and hear from suppliers.
Promote sustainable growth.

BEEP funding

The BEEP programme is an EU funded project that helps businesses become more energy efficient. It is delivered by a team of Energy Efficiency Advisers operating throughout Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Telford and Wrekin. These advisers offer on-site energy efficiency advice and can conduct full energy assessments to identify areas where savings are possible. Some of the energy savings will be low or no cost savings that require little initial investment. If the Energy Efficiency Adviser identifies areas where investment can be made then you can apply for BEEP funding to cover up to 40% of the costs of energy saving projects. The grant funding can range between £2,000 and £20,000. Typical projects include:

Energy efficient lighting
Energy efficient heating
Insulation projects
Replacing old or inefficient machinery

To be eligible you must:

Be based in Worcestershire, Herefordshire or Telford and Wrekin
Have less than 250 employees
Have a turnover less than (GBP equivalent of) €50 million or a balance sheet of less than €43 million.

Contact the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Why should you invest in energy efficiency?

Energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways of boosting your company’s profit margins. There’s no need to win new business and you also enjoy the reputational benefits that come with reducing your carbon impact.