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BEAS - Business Energy Advice Service

Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS)

BEAS UPDATE: From the 16th of March, we are no longer accepting registrations for the current version of BEAS.

However, we are accepting expressions of interest for future support.

Providing SMEs with free energy business support

What is BEAS?

The Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS), delivered by the  BGWM, was a pilot programme designed to help businesses cut costs and support growth by providing free energy assessments and expert advice.

Each assessment provided a personalised report with practical recommendations that businesses could implement to reduce energy consumption and cut costs.

Benefits of a BEAS energy assessment

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  • Personalised energy report
    SMEs received tailored recommendations with estimated energy savings, helping you make informed investment decisions.
  • Optimise energy use
    Discover how your business consumes energy and what practical changes you can make to cut consumption and costs.
  • Gain expert advice
    Stay competitive by receiving practical guidance to help you manage and reduce your energy spend.
  • Progress towards Net Zero
    Set your business on a clear path to achieving your sustainability goals.

BEAS UPDATE: From the 16th of March, we are no longer accepting registrations for the current version of BEAS.

To better understand the business support available in your region, please contact your local authority. 

BEAS Area Map, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Coventry.  Outside the West Midlands Combined Authority area, this includes Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and The Marches (Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin).

Regions previously supported by BEAS

Within the West Midlands Combined Authority area, this included Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Coventry.

Outside the West Midlands Combined Authority area, this included Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and The Marches (Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin).

Check your region

The BEAS programme is currently not accepting applicants. However, you may still  be able to access support and/or advice from your local authority.

To understand what support might be available, and/or the relevant contact information, please refer to the relevant authority on the right: 

BEAS is offering free energy assessments within the West Midlands region. Please email wmgp@birmingham.gov.uk for further information.

Funding and grant applications remain open, with submissions accepted into the new year, subject to project timelines and available funds.

Energy assessments are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Grant funding is no longer available at this time, however we encourage businesses to register for free energy assessments.

Free BEAS energy assessments are currently available.

If you are interested in other business opportunities available within Staffordshire, please email lowcarbon@staffordshire.gov.uk or check out the Staffordshire Business Environment Network here.

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West Midlands Combined Authority logo
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Aston University logo
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Coventry City Council logo
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Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS)

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Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
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