The funding will support initiatives that deliver energy advice, drive carbon reduction and develop innovative energy-related services. 

FEL Scotland has been awarded £94,280 to deliver its ‘Future Power’ project, which will explore the feasibility of establishing a locally led, community-owned energy generation and reinvestment model across Forth Valley (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire).

The initiative aims to empower communities to co-own and benefit from renewable energy installations, with any surplus reinvested into tackling fuel poverty, providing energy advice and supporting skills development.

Clara Walker, executive director at FEL Scotland, said: “Future Power will put Forth Valley at the heart of community-owned energy - cutting carbon, tackling fuel poverty and reinvesting benefits locally. It will also help us shape a blueprint for wider development across Scotland.”

Graham Ayling, senior project manager for the Energy Redress Scheme at Energy Saving Trust, said: “This latest round of funding will enable frontline voluntary sector workers to support those most at risk from high energy prices. It will also help reduce energy use in our homes a significant part of the UK’s transition to net zero, in a way that leaves no one behind.”

Russell Ogilvie, head of enforcement at Ofgem, said: “When energy suppliers don’t meet our standards, we hold them accountable through our robust compliance and enforcement work. The resulting near £10m from this round will provide vital support to households across the country who need it most. It will also contribute to reducing and decarbonising energy consumption in homes - an essential step in the journey to net zero.”

Since 2018, the Energy Redress Scheme has distributed more than £191m in funding to support 755 projects across England, Scotland and Wales. The funding is collected through Ofgem’s enforcement and compliance activity, where energy companies that breached energy rules agree to make a voluntary payment into the scheme. Energy Saving Trust manages the allocation of these payments for the scheme. 

Read more about all the funded projects here.