This episode is in partnership with T150 Energy. To submit an enquiry on your energy savings and receiving a donation visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-payback-scheme/

 

With rising costs impacting education settings, the Payback Scheme offers a practical solution to ease financial pressures. By negotiating competitive contracts for gas, electricity, and water, the Payback Scheme helps providers save money while donating a portion of earnings back to them. This initiative, born from personal experience, aims to improve financial sustainability, enabling early years providers to invest in resources, staff training, and better facilities for children.

 

Read Matt’s article here:

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-payback-scheme-supporting-early-years-and-schools-through-energy-savings/

 

Episode break down:

00:00 – Welcome! 01:30 – What is the payback scheme? 04:00 – How the payback scheme came about 05:45 – £1 million goal: Donating to education and the NHS 09:30 – Forecasting the energy market and business analysis 13:30 – Navigating the current energy market 17:00 – A saving of £25,000 on energy 18:00 – Supporting business owners 21:00 – Understanding the challenges businesses face 24:20 – Green energy tariffs 31:00 – 100% renewable gas contracts 23:50 – Waste management 32:50 – Water costs 33:30 – £500 yearly savings for schools 37:00 – Enquire about your energy savings

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