Plymouth Council and Renewable Energy: Latest Funding & Green Initiatives (2025 Update)
Plymouth has committed to becoming a net-zero city by 2030, and renewable energy plays a big role in that mission. For homeowners and businesses, this means new opportunities for funding, energy-saving schemes, and support from Plymouth City Council in 2025.
In this guide, we’ll cover the latest council-backed initiatives, what it means for local households and businesses, and how Cole Energy helps you make the most of them.
🌍 Plymouth’s Net Zero 2030 Plan
Plymouth City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019.
The city’s goal is net zero emissions by 2030.
Key strategies include:
Supporting solar adoption across homes and public buildings.
Expanding EV charging infrastructure.
Partnering with local renewable businesses.
💷 Local Funding and Initiatives (2025)
1. Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
Delivered via local partners, helping lower-income households access insulation, heating upgrades, and solar PV support.
2. Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2)
Funding available for off-gas homes with lower incomes. Covers insulation, low-carbon heating, and sometimes solar PV.
3. Solar Together Devon / Plymouth
A group-buying scheme that has run in Devon and Plymouth in past years, allowing households to access discounted solar installs through bulk purchasing.
4. EV Infrastructure Growth
Plymouth Council is actively expanding public EV charging points, while encouraging businesses to adopt workplace charging via government-backed grants.
🏡 What This Means for Plymouth Residents
Easier access to funding if you’re eligible.
Cheaper solar installs if a group-buying round reopens.
More support for EV adoption (with charging across the city).
Stronger push for energy-efficient homes to meet 2030 goals.
🏢 What It Means for Plymouth Businesses
Support to install solar PV and EV chargers at workplaces.
Potential to access Workplace Charging Scheme grants.
Opportunity to align with council-led sustainability goals (helpful for contracts/tenders).
✅ Cole Energy’s Role
As a Plymouth-based installer, Cole Energy works in line with local goals:
Helping households access 0% VAT solar installs.
Advising on council schemes + SEG tariffs.
Installing solar + battery systems across Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall.
Supporting local businesses with commercial solar and EV solutions.
📍 Call to Action
Want to take advantage of Plymouth’s renewable energy push?
Or call +447939190302 for a free local survey
FAQ
Q: Does Plymouth Council offer grants for solar panels in 2025?
A: Plymouth Council itself doesn’t directly fund solar, but residents can access schemes like ECO4, HUG2, and group-buying rounds such as Solar Together.
Q: What is Plymouth’s target for net zero?
A: Plymouth aims to become a net-zero city by 2030.
Q: Can businesses in Plymouth access funding for EV chargers?
A: Yes — through the government’s Workplace Charging Scheme, with council support to expand local infrastructure.
