Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF)
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
What it funds
Grants for energy-intensive industrial sites to study and deploy energy-efficiency and deep-decarbonisation technologies, from feasibility studies to multi-million-pound deployment projects.
Who can apply
Existing industrial sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in eligible energy-intensive sectors (manufacturing, data centres and similar). Project must cut energy use or emissions at the site. Scotland runs a parallel SITF.
Key criteria
- Energy-intensive industrial site/process
- Site in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
How to apply
Competition windows announced by DESNZ; two-stage application with technical and financial appraisal of the site project.
Evidence you'll need
- Site energy data / half-hourly consumption
- Engineering feasibility study
- Capex quotes
- Carbon savings calculations
- Accounts
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