Grants for generating your own energy

The UK-wide microgeneration grant scheme has now closed. However, there may be local grants available in your area. Your community can also sell any green electricity it produces under the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation, and save money by being more energy efficient.

What is Microgeneration

Microgeneration is when individuals, businesses and communities generate heat and power to meet their own needs. Microgeneration systems use renewable resources, like the wind, the sun and water, to create energy.

For information on what other grants may be available to you in your area, vist the Bryson Energy website, or call the free phone advice helpline, on 0800 1422 865

The microgeneration grant scheme is closed

There may still be grants available in your area, for communities wanting to install microgeneration technologies. You can find out what is available from Bryson Energy by telephoning 0800 1422 865.

Your community can also earn cash-back for selling any renewable energy it produces to energy suppliers, under the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO).

Lastly, making your community building more energy-efficient, and using simple energy-saving measures, can save you hundreds of pounds a year.

Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO)

If you generate electricity from a renewable source, the NIRO entitles you to claim Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs) for every megawatt hour of electricity you generate

ROCs can then be sold to electricity supply companies.
In addition, as a generator you can enter into an agreement with an electricity supplier to sell any electricity to them that you do not use.
Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment(DETI) - how NIRO works
Power NI website - sell your electricity

Saving money on energy

Energy used in homes is responsible for over a quarter of the UK's carbon emissions. Making your home energy efficient and reducing the energy you use will cut carbon emissions and could also save you money.

Insulation and heating

The vast majority of energy used in homes is for heating. You can make a huge difference to your carbon footprint and your fuel bills by taking a few simple steps, like installing good insulation.

Insulating and heating your home efficiently

Top tips on saving energy

There are lots of things you can do to cut down on your energy use. Most are quick and easy - like turning appliances off standby, washing clothes at 30 degrees and turning your central heating down a little.