Grants through the BEST Programme.
The Business Energy Saving Team (BEST) is a North East initiative helping small and medium-sized businesses reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Funded by the UK Government, the scheme offers free energy assessments and grant funding of up to 50% for eligible projects across Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, and Gateshead.
Grants can support many improvements, including solar PV systems. Funding is based on technology type and location, with contributions of up to £25,000 available for qualifying installations. Businesses across the region are already seeing the benefits. One example is the energy-saving upgrade we did at Phillips Pet Supplies, where substantial improvements were made under the scheme. This is becoming increasingly common as more companies look to future-proof their buildings while managing overheads.
