What are the funding criteria?

What is fuel poverty?

Can E.ON read my application and give me feedback before I officially submit an application to the fund?

We have secured/applied for LCBP funding, are we still eligible to apply for E.ON Sustainable Energy   funding?

What technologies will the E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund support?

Do we need to supply photos or additional information with the application form?

If we are successful, how soon can we access the grant?

If we are successful, how long will we have to spend the grant?

How will the grant be paid to us?

If our application is unsuccessful, can we reapply?

If our application is successful, can we apply for another grant?

Can we apply if we have already started our project?

Will E.ON give feedback on unsuccessful applications?

Do you have a list of recommended installers?

Can you give advice on what is the most suitable technology for our building?

Will E.ON fund feasibility projects to assess which technology is most viable?

We are a school, can we apply for funding?

We are a local authority, can we apply for funding?

We are a religious/political organisation, can we apply for funding?

We are a housing association, can we apply for funding?

Who are the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)?

What are CAF charity cheques?

How do CAF charity cheques work?

What do you mean by not for profit organisations?

Do I include VAT in the amount I am applying for?

How can I find out about any reduced VAT for energy saving materials rate and other VAT issues?

How do we apply for funding?
Complete the application form on the   E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund   pages of the website and email to sustainableenergyfund@eon-uk.com. Postal applications will also be accepted however email is the preferred route to reduce carbon emissions.

To apply for funding download and complete the application form.  

Download the application form (Word, 87KB)

If you need help on how to complete the form take a look at our guidance notes.

Once completed please email your application to   sustainableenergyfund@eon-uk.com

All applications must provide an email address.

When will we find out whether our application has been successful?
Within about 4 weeks after the deadline date.

What are the funding deadline dates?
We have secured funding in 2010. We are therefore welcoming new applications. Please ensure you fully understand the funding criteria before applying to us for funding.

The next deadline in 2010 to receive new applications is October 8th.

Please email your application to us at sustainableenergyfund@eon-uk.com.

How will my application be assessed?
All applications that meet the project eligibility for funding will be assessed by the   E.ON Sustainable Energy   Fund Committee made up of representatives from across E.ON UK businesses.

What are the funding criteria?
These are clearly laid out on the Funding Criteria page. Please refer to this page and ensure you meet all the criteria before submitting your application.

What is fuel poverty?
Fuel poverty is defined as the need to spend more than 10% of income on heating, cooking and electricity just to maintain a basic level of warmth and sustenance. For more information please click here.

Can E.ON read my application and give me feedback before I officially submit an application to the fund?
To ensure the application and selection process is fair, E.ON is unable to give feedback or guidance on individual application forms. To assist community groups with the application process, guidance notes have been provided on each section of the application form with additional guidance available online.

We have secured/applied for LCBP funding, are we still eligible to apply for   E.ON Sustainable Energy funding?
Yes. E.ON must be the sole corporate sponsor of any project however; projects that have secured public sector funding are eligible to apply.

What technologies will the   E.ON Sustainable Energy   Fund support?
We do not have a definitive list of technologies that the fund will support. Providing the project either results in the creation of energy from a sustainable source and/or in the reduction of energy consumed within the community building, the application will be considered.

Do we need to supply photos or additional information with the application form?
The application form has been designed so that you do not have to send any additional information. However, should you wish to send in anything to support your application you may do so. To keep carbon emissions down, please submit your completed application form together with any additional information by email to sustainableenergyfund@eon-uk.com. This will also save both printing and postage costs for your community organisation.

If we are successful, how soon can we access the grant?
If you are successful, you will be sent a E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund acceptance form. As soon as a signed copy has been received by us, you can access 80% of the grant by CAF charity cheque. The remaining 20% of the grant will be paid upon completion of the project.

If we are successful, how long will we have to spend the grant?
The grant should be spent within 12 months of it being awarded. 80% of the grant will be paid at the beginning of the project and the remaining 20% upon completion.

Do you have a list of recommended installers?
In order to remain impartial, we do not provide a list of recommended installers.

Can you give advice on what is the most suitable technology for our building?
There are a number of fact sheets provided on the E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund web pages giving information about different micro generation technologies and energy efficiency measures. Unfortunately we are not able to come out and assess your individual building/site.

Will E.ON fund feasibility projects to assess which technology is most viable?
Funding will not be granted for feasibility projects.

We are a school, can we apply for funding?
Yes you can. If the application is in conjunction with an LEA, the school must lead the application.

We are a local authority, can we apply for funding?
Community groups working with their local authority can apply for funding. The community group must lead the application and any grants will be awarded to them.

We are a religious/political organisation, can we apply for funding?
We will accept applications from religious or political organisations if the community building that the technology or measures are to be installed into is available for the whole community to use regardless of religious or political beliefs. Benefits to the whole community must be clearly demonstrated in your application.

We are a housing association, can we apply for funding?
The E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund supports projects within community buildings. Residential and/or commercial buildings will not be supported under the fund.

Who are the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)?
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise. They do this by transforming the way donations are made and the way charitable funds are managed. Their core activity is to provide innovative financial services to charities and their supporters, including company and individual donors. CAF distributes over £1 million to charity every working day and is committed to making the UK one of the best giving environments in the world.
For more information visit www.cafonline.org

What are CAF charity cheques?
CAF charity 'cheques' are used to donate money to any charity in the UK providing they are either registered with the Charity Commission or the organisation is recognised as being charitable by HM Revenue and Customs. These include schools, hospitals, churches and places of worship.

How do CAF charity cheques work?
The charity 'cheque' works like a voucher. We will send a charity 'cheque' to a charitable organisation it wants to support. After receiving the charity 'cheque' the organisation must confirm their charitable status and bank details on the front of the 'cheque' and then post it to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). CAF will then validate the organisation and make the payment to the charity's bank account within five working days of the receiving the 'cheque'. This does not mean you have to be a registered charity, but you must be recognised as being charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.

Please note that the 'cheque' is valid for six months only and it cannot be processed through any high street bank. It must be sent to CAF for processing.

What do you mean by not for profit organisations?
A not for profit organisation is an incorporated organisation which exists for educational or charitable reasons, and from which its shareholder or trustees do not benefit financially, and is recognised as being charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.

Do I include VAT in the amount I am applying for?
The form asks for both figures and whether you can reclaim the VAT related to the installation. If you are able to reclaim the VAT, we will award the excluding VAT amount. If you are unable to reclaim the VAT, we will award the amount including VAT.
Please ensure that you are clear whether you can reclaim the VAT before submitting your application.

How can I find out about any reduced VAT rate for energy saving materials and other VAT issues?
For full details and advice please contact HM Revenue & Customs by clicking here or calling 0845 010 9000.
HMRC have a section relating to VAT for charities and other not-for-profit organisations. You can find these pages here.
HMRC have produced a document relating to energy saving materials titled Notice 708/6. You can find this here.
Please note that we can not provide advice on VAT or any other tax issues. Please refer your queries to HMRC.

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Further questions
If you have further questions which are not answered above or on our web pages, you can email sustainableenergyfund@eon-uk.com