MK City Council announce plans to provide free support to help local businesses cut energy costs

Milton Keynes City Council have announced a number of projects to try to help local businesses reduce their energy costs.

Five projects have been backed by Milton Keynes City Council’s Green Business Fund, which funds business-to-business initiatives where firms work together on practical solutions to environmental challenges.

The five projects will help firms save money, reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable Milton Keynes, benefiting the whole community. MK City Council said the measures would assist businesses with cutting energy costs, reducing waste, lowering emissions and strengthening their environmental credentials.

They are:

Milton Keynes Community Energy (MKCE) helps schools, community groups and local employers cut electricity bills by installing solar panels with no upfront costs.

Sustainable Business: Milton Keynes provides free expert advice to help organisations understand their emissions, identify savings and create practical plans to reduce their environmental impact.

Industrial Symbiosis Programme connects companies with new uses for unwanted materials, reducing waste sent to landfill and lowering disposal costs.

MK Carbon Ready offers free tools and training to help organisations measure emissions, meet customer requirements and identify opportunities to reduce costs and carbon.

Milton Keynes Green Business Network Sustainability Programme supports organisations to improve their environmental performance, strengthen their credentials and work towards recognised industry standards.

Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability, Cllr Jenny Wilson-Marklew, said, “We’re pleased to back these five projects and give local organisations practical support to reduce costs, lower emissions and as such become stronger and more resilient. The benefits won’t just be felt by those taking part, as a cleaner and more sustainable city is something we all gain from.”

Businesses and organisations interested in joining one of the programmes can find out more and register their interest at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/sustainable-milton-keynes/green-business-fund