Funded support for East Sussex businesses
Save energy.
Cut costs.
Strengthen your business.
Get fully funded, practical energy support for your East Sussex business, including free on-site energy assessments, one-to-one support and practical workshops.
Free for eligible East Sussex businesses · Short sign-up form
Relevant actions. No jargon.
Free practical workshops
Choose your free workshop
Explore practical ways to manage energy costs, communicate your sustainability work and make better use of resources.
Take Control of Your Energy Costs
Understand how your business uses energy, so you can spot waste and explore practical ways to cut costs.
View details and book →Responsible Sustainability Marketing (Without Greenwashing)
Learn how to share your sustainability work clearly and responsibly, so customers can understand your claims.
View details and book →Circular Economy for Every Business
Explore ways to reduce waste and reuse resources, like discovering how materials and equipment could stay in use for longer.
View details and book →Ready to book a workshop?
Choose a session above or view all workshops, then book your free place through Eventbrite.
Interested in the wider programme too? Register using our short form or book a workshop. Either way, we will be in touch to discuss other support that could help your business.
All workshops are part of Be Business Energy Wise. You can book more than one session, subject to availability.
Getting started
How it works
Register or book a workshop
Complete our short sign-up form or book a free workshop. Either is a way to join the programme.
We will be in touch
First, we will contact you to discuss your business, premises and what you need. Then we can explore useful support and any further details needed.
Get practical support
Attend your chosen workshop or access other agreed support, so you can plan practical next steps for your business.
This programme is funded by the Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority and East Sussex County Council. It is managed by East Sussex County Council and delivered by Always Possible.
Be Business Energy Wise
Energy decisions can feel complicated. But your next step does not have to.
Running a business keeps you busy. That is why this programme offers practical energy advice and expert support that fits your needs.
You do not need a sustainability plan or technical knowledge to get started. Register using our short form or book a workshop, and we will be in touch to discuss what would help your business.
Choose what helps
Support built around your business
You may access one or more parts of the programme, depending on your needs and whether you qualify.
Full energy audit
An expert reviews your premises and energy use, so you can see where savings may be possible. Where there is enough evidence, the report may also includes costs for suggested changes.
Energy diagnostic
A focused conversation about your priorities, followed by a clear action plan. For example, we can help you decide which changes to explore first.
Practical workshops
Practical sessions to help you manage energy costs and make better use of resources. You can also learn how to share your sustainability work clearly.
Peer sessions
Hear what is working for other local businesses and share your own challenges. Together, you can explore ideas for your next steps.
Who it is for
Could your business be eligible?
Be Business Energy Wise is open to eligible small and medium-sized businesses based in East Sussex, excluding Brighton & Hove.
You could particularly benefit if:
- Your business uses physical premises
- Energy is a significant cost for your business
- It is hard to know which improvements to tackle first
- You want to understand possible savings before spending money
Not sure which support you are eligible for? Register using our short form or book a workshop, and we will be in touch to discuss the right option for your business.
Places are limited. Also, some types of support have extra requirements.
Check what support you could access →Take the first step
Find out what free support your business could access
Register using our short form or book a free workshop. Then we will be in touch to discuss your business and the support you could access.
Short sign-up form · No obligation to take up support
