In 2022, Grimsby Community Energy worked with E-Factor and other partners to help local businesses decarbonise and cut their energy bills.

This was part of the Smarter Energy North East Lincolnshire project, funded through North East Lincolnshire Council with the Community Renewal Fund.  This fits neatly into NELC’s Zero Carbon Road Map.

For the first time, Grimsby Community Energy have paid staff – and we could not be more thrilled to host a Kickstart placement and pass on our enthusiasm and knowledge to a young person. We are based with the E-Factor team at the Enterprise Village, so actually get to use our own solar electricity from solar panels on the roof when we are working in the office!

We had 8 x £1,000 zero-carbon start up grants to help local organisations begin their journey.  Grimsby Community Energy checked out the premises, operations and energy use to ensure that the carbon savings are real, and provide a detailed report.

To find out more, including how businesses can sign up to the programme, visit the Smarter Energy NEL website.