18th May 2012
Carbon Trust Interest Free Loans to SMEs
26th Jan 2007
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that wish to become more energy efficient are eligible to apply for an interest free loan from the Carbon Trust. The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded by Government. Its role is to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions now and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.
Under the Energy-Efficiency Loans scheme interest free loans of between £5,000 and £100,000 are available for SME’s that wish to replace or upgrade your existing equipment with a more energy-efficient version. Examples of the type of equipment that can be considered include: energy saving lighting; high efficiency electric motors and drives; boilers and heater controls; building insulation; compressed air systems and fittings; insulation for boilers, hot water tanks, and pipe work; heat recovery systems; and lighting controls. The loans can be repaid over a 4 year period and applications to the scheme can be made at any time.
