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Search the Public Notice PortalTWO Borders projects supporting the journey to net zero have been selected for investment.
The schemes are among a dozen chosen through the Borderlands Energy Investment Programme (BEIP), which aims to accelerate the transition to greener, more resilient energy systems across the Borderlands region.
The programme focuses on reducing emissions, building energy resilience, and creating new green jobs and skills through practical low-carbon solutions.
Rick O’Farrell, director of inclusive growth for the Borderlands, said: "Through the Borderlands Energy Investment Programme, we’re supporting projects that will deliver secure, affordable, and sustainable energy for residents and businesses.
"The selected projects will help reduce carbon emissions, boost local economies, and build the skills needed for the future.
"By developing scalable solutions tailored to the unique needs of rural areas, we're creating lasting benefits for the communities across the region."
The 12 projects will use technologies such as ground source heat pumps, solar carports, battery systems, hydrogen production, and modular low-carbon systems to improve public buildings, housing, and community assets.
They are designed to deliver replicable models and position the Borderlands as a national leader in supporting net zero solutions.
One of the chosen schemes, the Scottish Borders Rural Community Energy Programme, focuses on retrofitting homes in rural areas to be warmer, greener and more affordable.
Led by Scottish Borders Council, the programme will deliver tailored energy improvements using local trades, reducing emissions, cutting fuel costs, and supporting green jobs.
The project targets 'able-to-pay' households and aims to develop a scalable 'rural retrofit' model that can be adopted across other rural communities.
The second Borders-based scheme, the PowerHub Demonstrator, spans Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
It is led by Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and Wheatley Homes South.
The project will install 238 battery storage units in social homes across the south of Scotland, targeting households at risk of fuel poverty.
The batteries aim to reduce electricity bills by up to 80 per cent, cut emissions, improve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, and demonstrate safe, long-life smart storage to support net zero homes.
The broader BEIP portfolio focuses on rural challenges including grid constraints and fuel poverty, and aims to deliver affordable, resilient energy solutions at scale.
Collectively, the BEIP investments aim to create new energy and low-carbon jobs, support the growth of a skilled green workforce, and build a stronger, more resilient regional economy.
