London Community Energy Fund: How to make a successful application

Community Energy London (CEL) were delighted to see that the Mayor announce on 1 July a new round of the London Community Energy Fund . This is the ninth round of funding to support community-led climate and energy action - LCEF9 - and  is the largest amount of funding released to date for the sector - at £1.3 million.

What does LCEF9 do?

 LCEF9 s fund supports the feasibility, development and delivery of community energy projects in London.Who can apply:small organisations, with charitable aims, operating in London. Further details below.

How much is available?

a total of £1.3 million is available across the three streams. Apply for up to:

• £10,000 for stream one (feasibility)
• £60,000 for stream two (delivery)
• £3,000 for stream three (development fund)

When is the deadline for apply?

 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm for stream one (feasibility) and stream two (delivery). 

What are some examples of previous successful projects?

Here's a list of previous LCEF recipients  and some more detailed case studies. 

Applications for stream three (development fund) open in October 2026.

Draft Agenda

4pm Welcome - Syed Ahmed, CEO, Community Energy London

Introduction to LCEF9 - Greg Shreeve, Principal Policy and Programmes Officer, Energy, GLA

3 x community energy practioners to provide details on their previous successful applications

• Etta Dale, Low Carbon Development Programme Manager, Repowering London
• Dr Giovanna Speciale, CEO, South East London Community Energy (SELCE)
• Further speakers to be added.

5pm Close of meeting

If you have any questions or suggestions for future meetings or accessibility requirements please email katherine@communityenergy.london

Community Energy London Ltd (CEL) is a Community Benefit Society, established in 2017, to support new and existing London community energy groups through hosting regular events, sharing best practice and capacity raising, securing resources and raising the profile of the sector. Our belief is that community energy groups are stronger when working together. We have been holding monthly meetings since 2017.