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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency strategies

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Experts in Renewable Energy

We help organisations turn energy data, compliance requirements and sustainability targets into funded, deliverable projects.

Net Zero is not only a compliance requirement, it is an engine for growth. The UK has committed to net zero by 2050 under the UK Climate Change Act 2008 and regulation is tightening quickly.

Businesses face increasing pressure from ESOS, SECR , MEES, investor expectations and industry net zero commitments.

Organisations with emission reduction strategies reduce costs, secure funding, increase resilience and become preferred suppliers.

Barton Knight has teamed up with sustainability experts Eqonic Sustainability to support clients from commercial sectors, Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts and housing associations. We deliver end-to-end energy and sustainability strategies by offering:

Renewable energy strategy advice– Solar PV, heat pumps and battery storage
Energy efficiency advice– Insulation, circular economy and resource efficiency
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting– Scopes 1-3, aligned with GHG Protocol
Sustainability and ESG reporting– Including Climate Action Plans for schools.
Sustainable funding opportunities– Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs), green bonds, carbon credits

Our approach ensures your organisation not only understands its carbon footprint, but has a clear, commercially viable plan to reduce it.

How does it work?

Step 1

BASELINE AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW.

We assess your current position including energy usage and costs; existing infrastructure; your carbon footprint; and compliance requirements (ESOS, SECR, Net Zero targets).

Step 2

CARBON AND ENERGY STRATEGY.

We develop a tailored roadmap covering renewable energy opportunities; energy efficiency improvements; measuring and reporting carbon footprint (all Scopes); Climate Action Plans for schools; and decarbonisation strategies.

Step 3

COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL MODELLING.

We ensure your strategy is deliverable with ROI and payback analysis; funding options; energy cost forecasting; and carbon reduction modelling

Step 4

PROJECT DELIVERY AND ONGOING SUPPORT.

We design and install solar PV systems; battery storage solutions; and EV charging infrastructure.

We can also help by creating ESG and sustainability reports, as well as structures for continuous optimisation and performance.

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Chris Saville, Balfour Beatty PLC

"We have worked with Barton Knight for several years on a range of public sector projects. Barton Knight has always impressed in their ability to deliver on time and to specification, even on challenging engagements."

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FAQs for organisations

What financial support is there available for companies that invest in renewable technologies?

The UK funding landscape has moved away from broad national grant schemes. Most funding is now delivered through a mix of targeted grants, regional programs and private finance.

The National Wealth Fund offers £27.8 billion for transformational UK projects in the form of loans, guarantees and equity for private sector and local government.

Major lenders now offer a suite of green finance products tailored to sustainability projects, from solar and battery storage to wider energy infrastructure, for example Lloyds Clean Growth Financing, Barclays Green Loans and NatWest Green Loans. These are not standard loans, they are designed to reward sustainable investment, often with lower interest rates, reduced fees and incentives linked to environmental performance:

For those looking to reduce upfront costs, the rise of funded delivery models has been a game changer. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) allow businesses to install renewable energy without upfront costs, with a third party taking on the investment, installation and maintenance. In return, the business purchases the electricity generated at a fixed, typically discounted rate. The result is immediate savings, reduced exposure to volatile energy prices and a clear pathway to decarbonisation, without tying up capital.

Tax reliefs and capital allowances can also significantly improve green energy project economics. By allowing businesses to offset investment costs against taxable profits, these mechanisms shorten payback periods and enhance returns.

What financial support is available for individuals that want to invest in renewable energy technologies?

At the grant level, opportunities like the Boiler Upgrade scheme can offer up to £7,500 to upgrade gas or oil boilers to more efficient and lower carbon options: Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Overview – GOV.UK.

The Warm Homes Plan will offer free upgrades for low income households and cheap loans via banks to other households to install solar PV, batteries, insulation and heat pumps.

Residential customers can also take advantage of 0% interest Green Additional Borrowing Mortgages offered by banks like NatWest to make energy efficiency improvements to homes: Green Mortgages | Energy Efficient Homes | NatWest

Do ESOS and SECR apply to my firm?

ESOS reporting applies to UK companies and UK operations of overseas groups with 250 or more employees or a turnover over £44 million and a balance sheet over £38 million. Firms that fall into this category need to complete energy audits every four years.

SECR applies to UK companies listed on stock exchanges or those which have two of the following: 250 employees or more, a turnover of over £36 million or a balance sheet over £18 million. These firms must add energy, carbon and efficiency disclosures to their annual report, report their greenhouse gas emissions, include an energy intensity metric and describe energy efficiency actions they are taking.

Barton Knight Energy is committed to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance across all our projects.

As an NICEIC Approved Contractor, we are regulated by the UK’s leading voluntary register of electrical businesses, with our work independently assessed against rigorous technical standards. We are also a Constructionline Gold accredited contractor, meeting enhanced PAS 91 requirements and validated as ‘Deemed to Satisfy’ under SSIP, including compliance with the Common Assessment Standard (CAS).

Our membership of the Electrical Contractors Association, and Safe Contractor Approval further demonstrates our commitment to safe, ethical and financially robust operations.

In addition, we hold a range of specialist renewable energy accreditations. These include MCS certification for small-scale technologies such as solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps, as well as membership of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC). We are also proud to be a Trusted Partner of Octopus Energy, reflecting our expertise in delivering high-quality, future-focused energy solutions.