The Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy are offering eligible Blackpool based businesses up to £5,000 in fully funded grant support* to help deliver real, measurable sustainability improvements in 2026.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for business leaders to review priorities, reset strategies and plan for long-term success. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration, many businesses are looking for practical ways to better understand their energy use and reduce costs. With funding due to end soon, Blackpool businesses are encouraged to apply now to secure fully funded support.

How local businesses are using the funding

Businesses across Blackpool are already using the grant funding to invest in practical improvements that reduce both carbon emissions and operating costs. Funded projects include solar panel installation, boiler upgrades and more efficient heating systems as well as the transition to electric fleet vehicles.

These upgrades not only help to lower energy consumption but also help businesses protect themselves against future price increases and changing regulations.

Supporting businesses to reduce costs and carbon

Rising energy costs, evolving regulations and growing expectations from customers and supply chains, mean businesses are increasingly expected to demonstrate environmental responsibility alongside commercial success.

Led by Sustainability Specialist John Keen, the Academy works closely with Blackpool-based businesses to provide expert guidance, practical insight and tailored support, helping organisations make informed decisions and focus on actions that deliver measurable environmental and commercial benefits.

What the Academy offers

• Dedicated Sustainability Specialists
  Businesses accessing support are paired with one of our dedicated Sustainability Specialists. Their expertise helps organisations navigate complex decisions and focus on actions that deliver measurable environmental and commercial benefits.
• Comprehensive Energy Audit
  A detailed energy audit provides insight into how energy is being used across business premises. This process identifies inefficiencies, highlights potential savings and outlines clear opportunities improvement.
• Personalised Decarbonisation Action Plan
  Following the energy audit, businesses receive a bespoke decarbonisation action plan tailored to their operations. The plan sets out practical, achievable steps to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
• Grant Funding of up to £5,000*
  Eligible businesses can access up to £5,000 in grant funding* to support a range of energy saving improvements, including solar panel installation, boiler upgrades or the transition to electric fleet vehicles.
• Free Net Zero Toolkit

Businesses can access the free Net Zero Toolkit, providing practical guidance to help better understand energy use, reduce costs and support progress towards net zero. The toolkit offers clear insights into energy bills, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy options and energy procurement, helping businesses build a straightforward plan to cut carbon emissions and improve long-term sustainability.

Proven impact for local businesses

The Academy is already delivering measurable results for businesses across Blackpool. Through tailored support and funded improvements, we have already seen businesses save an average of 47% on their energy bills, significantly reducing both their costs and carbon emissions.

Top Gun Tools and Fixings is one local business that has already benefited from the Academy’s grant scheme. By accessing funding support, they have been able to reduce upfront project costs on solar installation by almost 20%.

A practical step towards 2026

Blackpool-based businesses aiming for net zero in 2026 and looking to better understand and reduce their carbon emissions, can access fully funded sustainability support and up to £5,000 in grant funding* through the Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy.

To explore eligibility and access expert support, contact one of our Sustainability Specialists today.

*T&Cs apply. Subject to availability and change.