UK Giants Grab £24.3M to Slash Energy Use and Cut Carbon
Big UK firms like Toyota and Britvic are cashing in on a £24.3 million government pot to become leaner, greener, and more energy efficient. This funding aims to clean up energy-hungry industries and slash the UK’s carbon footprint.
Major Players Leading the Charge
- Heineken scoops £3.7 million for its Manchester Brewery. They’ll recover waste heat from refrigeration to cool their famous brews more efficiently.
- Toyota Derby lands over £282,000 to trial new airless paint sprayers powered by static electricity — cutting energy use on the factory floor.
- Britvic Soft Drinks in East London, makers of Tango and Robinsons, pockets £4.4 million to install heat recovery and Low Temperature Hot Water systems.
- Kellogg’s gets £19,000 to study waste heat recovery at its cereal plant, aiming to reduce its gas consumption.
- Natural World Products in Dunmurry secures nearly £300,000 to ditch diesel-powered plant for electric alternatives in its compost and soil conditioner production.
- FP McCann Limited grabs £3.39 million to boost energy efficiency in crushing and concrete making at its Craigall Quarry site in Kilrea.
Why It Matters: Cleaning Up Energy-Heavy Industries
Energy-intensive industries shoulder 11% of the UK’s total emissions, making up over 70% of industrial emissions. This government funding targets their shift to low-carbon tech and smarter manufacturing — key to hitting the UK’s environmental goals.
Support Is Flowing: Energy Bill Discount Scheme Now Live
Starting 1 April 2023, the Energy Bill Discount Scheme offers discounts on soaring energy bills for eligible UK businesses. The scheme runs until 31 March 2024 and backs projects that lower fossil fuel reliance across the industrial sector.
