Introduction to LED Lighting

LED lights are the new way to save money and energy! But before you can take advantage of these cost saving opportunities, there's one thing every business needs: financial assistance. Luckily for businesses in need of funds or incentives - we've got just what they're looking for with our list of grants for energy efficient lighting across the country that helps make this upgrade affordable as well as effective by providing upfront costs on lighting fixtures so companies don't have worry about paying extra fees when buying more bulbs down future maintenance costs too.

Energy efficiency is an important issue, and one that businesses should take seriously. The Carbon Trust found out how lighting can make up 20% of all energy consumption in the UK- with some estimates suggesting this number could be as high at 40%. With prices for LED lights being cheaper than traditional bulbs recently (and improving every day), they’re a great choice when it comes to saving money on your utility bills!

Lighting accounts for around 80 percent less wattage used per unit light compared to most types today; meaning you'll also cut down on your operating costs.

Why should you upgrade to LED?

• Huge energy savings: LEDs reduce energy costs significantly as they use up less energy than conventional lighting, 

Improved working environment: Upgraded lighting has been shown to have a direct effect on employees performance. LED lighting can offer exceptional light levels and comes in a range of colour temperatures and outputs, so it can be used to suit your environment perfectly. We can plot a lighting design to ensure you get the light levels you need in the most efficient way possible.

Low maintenance: LED lighting has a much longer lifetime than conventional lighting, reducing maintenance costs as well as electricity costs.

Intelligence: LED lighting can be installed with intelligent controls, such as movement and daylight sensors, saving more energy by only having the lights on when they are needed.

What LED Lighting grants are available?

Below is a list of what business grants for lighting upgrades are available in your region. The table states the maximum percentage contribution towards the total project value for each LED Lighting grant in each region. 

The government grants for lighting upgrades are available to SME's only. SMEs are defined as companies with less than 250 employees and either a turnover of less than €50 million or a balance sheet total of less than €43 million. They must be no more than 25% owned by a company that is not an SME.

 Get in contact today and we will be able to help you secure your LED Lighting grant.

*The table below is correct as of July 2022. 

Area	Percentage	Capped at	Active?
Buckinghamshire	33%	5k	Yes
Bedfordshire	33%	5k	Yes
Berkshire	33%	5k	Yes
Cambridgeshire	25%	25k	Yes
County Durham	20-40%	24K	Yes
Coventry & Warwickshire	40%	50K	Yes
Derbyshire	40%	20K	Yes
East Sussex	40%	1k – 10k	Yes
Essex	40%	£10k	Yes
Gloucestershire	30%	50K	Yes
Greater Birmingham	50%	6k	Yes
Greater Manchester	50%	2.5k	Yes
Herefordshire	40%	20k	Yes
Hertfordshire	33%	5k	Yes
Kent	40%	£10k	Yes
Lancashire	50%	15K	Yes
Leeds	40%	40k	Yes
Leicestershire	40%	20K	Yes – need to show some innovation
Medway, Southend, Thurrock	40%	10k	Yes
Milton Keynes	33%	5k	Yes
Norfolk	25%	25k	Yes
Northamptonshire	33%	5k	Yes
Nottinghamshire	40%	20K	Yes
Shropshire	40%	20k	Yes
Staffordshire	60%	20K	Yes
Swindon	30%	50K	Yes
Suffolk	25%	25k	Yes
Telford & Wrekin	40%	20k	Yes
West of England (Bath,Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire)	50%	15k	Yes
Wiltshire	30%	50K	Yes
Worcestershire	40%	20k	Yes

Don't qualify? Lighting as a Service may be for you

Spread the payments for your lighting upgrade over a term of up to 6 years with your energy savings being significantly less than your repayments. Making this a cash positive solution from day one without the need for CAPEX. 

Read all about it on our dedicated page HERE

Let’s make your project happen

Together, we can pave the way to a lower carbon future.