CarbonIQ works with ELS, one of the UK’s leading energy finance specialists, to spread the cost of your upgrade over a fixed term — with no upfront cost. Subject to approval, payments are often offset by the energy you save from day one.
upfront Cost
flexible terms
tax-deductible
HOW IT WORKS
A simple path from first survey to switch-on — funded so the savings can cover the cost.
We survey your site and identify the savings opportunities.
Full analysis of consumption, carbon and potential ROI.
A no-obligation finance quote — typically 2–7 year terms.
We install, configure and hand over to CarbonIQ.
WHAT CAN BE FUNDED
If it cuts your energy use or carbon, we can usually fund it.
Up to 70% reduction in lighting energy costs.
Generate your own power on-site.
Store and shift energy to where it's worth most.
Heat pumps and intelligent controls.
New efficiency measures as they arrive.
Cut waste from over-supplied power.
WHY IT WORKS
Lease finance lets you upgrade now and pay over time — often for less than you’re already losing to wasted energy.

PROVEN RESULTS
Before you commit to anything, we’ll show you what’s possible — clearly, and at no cost.
A school cut its energy spend by around £310,000 over ten years.
Education sector · funded with no upfront cost
A business reached a net saving of roughly £165,000 through solar PV.
Commercial sector · financed over a fixed term
HOW THE NUMBERS CAN WORK
Because lease payments are spread over a fixed term, the upgrade can be cash-positive from early on — with the energy you save helping to cover what you pay. Here’s the shape of it; we’ll model your real figures in the funding review.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Funding is available to commercial, industrial and education organisations, subject to approval. We confirm your eligibility as part of the no-obligation review.
Lease payments are 100% tax-deductible. As with any financial decision, we’d recommend confirming the specifics with your own accountant.
Your end-of-term options are set out clearly in the funding proposal, before you commit to anything.
We keep the process simple and agree timings up front. The funding review itself carries no obligation.
Tell us about your site and we’ll show you what could be funded, over what term, and how the numbers stack up — with no commitment.