Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund Guidance (LCSF)

Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund

Supporting heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

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The government has paused this funding stream for the financial year 2025/2026. Find out more and navigate your next steps here.

The Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) is a government grant programme administered by Salix Finance designed to support public sector organisations in undertaking energy audits, creating carbon reduction strategies and developing robust heat decarbonisation plans. This funding initiative is part of the broader strategy to assist the public sector to decarbonise by transitioning away from fossil-fuelled heating in support of net zero targets.

We can help your organisation prepare a successful application; determining your eligibility for the scheme, collating the data and evidence assessed against the scheme criteria, and making the necessary calculations. Our experienced in-house team are fully versed in the complexities of government funding schemes and can provide you with all the detail and information you need to submit a thorough and comprehensive application on the Salix portal. On award of funding, our experienced team will develop a comprehensive and holistic heat decarbonisation strategy reviewing all areas of energy reduction across your estate.

Maximise your chance of receiving funding with a comprehensive application aligned with the scheme criteria.

Develop a strategic heat decarbonisation plan.

Accelerate your net zero journey.

Access expert energy efficiency advice.

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Key features and benefits

Access experience and expertise

We have more than 15 years’ experience of working with Salix and have a deep understanding of the complexities of government funding schemes.

Understand your energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation options

Our team of qualified energy engineers are experienced and dedicated to delivering practical, cost-effective energy reduction and decarbonisation solutions that meet the specific needs of every customer.

Support future rounds of funding for energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation

A heat decarbonisation plan is an essential requirement for eligibility for a Public Sector Decarbonisation (PSDS) bid which funds the necessary mechanical and electrical engineering works to implement the plan.

Strong track record in securing funding

We have secured more than £12m of funding for customers in Phases 1-5 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund.

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