Great British Energy has awarded local authorities a share of £10 million in grant funding to deliver clean energy projects at the heart of communities. These include installing solar panels on the rooftops of care homes in Merseyside, as well as fire stations, leisure centres, and libraries across Yorkshire. The initiative is part of the government’s Plan for Change, which is driving the country’s transition to clean energy.

Selected sites will benefit from lower energy bills as Great British Energy helps fulfil the government’s mission to become a clean energy superpower—improving the lives of working people and strengthening communities.

According to government sources, these grants will enable public services and community institutions used by workers to save on electricity bills and reinvest those savings into frontline services that support local communities and boost economic growth.

The plans are expected to deliver around £35 million in lifetime energy savings, while also enhancing energy security and creating high-quality jobs.

Beyond solar panels for public buildings, the funding will also support battery installations in community buildings across areas like Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, allowing them to store and use renewable energy more efficiently. Grants will also fund electric vehicle chargers in Greater Manchester, helping drivers access more affordable EV options.

Great British Energy is already cutting energy bills for public services, with solar panels installed in 11 schools as part of a wider rollout to around 200 schools and 200 hospitals across England.

The government’s clean energy superpower mission is focused on protecting taxpayers, creating jobs, and improving energy security by delivering a fully clean energy system by 2030. Great British Energy will help accelerate that goal by developing, investing in, and building clean energy projects across the UK.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said that “the local sports hall, library or community centre could soon be paying less for energy thanks to Great British Energy, the government’s publicly owned clean energy company. These plans mean more money for vital services that improve lives—and they’ll help bring our communities closer together.”

Dan McGrail, CEO of Great British Energy, added that “this support for clean energy projects across every region of England shows our mission in action—delivering lasting positive impact for the country through new jobs, lower bills, and a cleaner future.”