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What we offer

We provide free advice and grants to help improve your energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy.

This free support is delivered through:

  • on-site technical support to explore your low carbon project ideas and opportunities (up to 2 days)
  • ongoing support to get your project off the ground
  • detailed energy survey of your operations
  • grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
  • workshops and events to share ideas for possible energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in your organisation

Looking for inspiration for your low carbon project? Check out our resources and guides page for real life case studies of successful low carbon projects.

Apply for support

Complete our online form and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss how we can help.

Who we can help

We can help local businesses, community and public sector organisations.

To access our support, your organisation must be located within the Dorset Council area and must be one of the following:

  • a micro/small business
  • a medium/large business (free technical advice only)
  • a legally constituted voluntary or community organisation or a registered charity
  • a public sector organisation

What grants can be used for

Grants are available for up to 50% of your low carbon project costs (between £1,000 and £10,000). Grants can be used towards costs relating to the installation of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy measures.

This includes:
  • contractors and consultants
  • equipment and machinery
  • installation, commissioning and associated works

What our customers say

‘This has been a great project, radically improving the efficiency of our building… It couldn’t have happened without the Low Carbon Dorset programme which provided the catalyst and expert advice.’

Dorset History Centre

‘Having the chance to work with Low Carbon Dorset has been a fantastic opportunity… and has given us the chance to implement further carbon saving measures that would have taken much longer without their considerable knowledge, advice, and support.’

Waterside Holiday Group

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Get in touch

County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
[email protected]