27 Jan 2026

Urgent Opportunity: Fully Funded Decarbonisation Pilot for Welsh Listed Buildings

The CBA would like to share an urgent opportunity from the National Library of Wales (NLW), in partnership with the Welsh Government and Cadw. They are seeking two cultural or heritage organisations to participate in a new pilot project designed to demystify the path to Net Zero for historic buildings.

What is the Pilot? Selected organisations will receive fully funded surveys and assessments for their listed building. The project will produce a bespoke report outlining suitable, coordinated interventions to support decarbonisation. This includes testing a new "Developing a Decarbonisation Plan" resource package.

Who is Eligible? To apply, your organisation must meet the following criteria:

Location & Status: You manage, use, or occupy a Listed Building in Wales.
Type: You are a non-commercial/not-for-profit organisation (e.g., charitable trust) with primary aims in culture or heritage.
Physical Requirement: You must have available outdoor space or a flat roof area (to accommodate potential renewable infrastructure like heat pumps).

What is Required? There is no monetary cost to participate. However, successful applicants must commit to:

Providing energy data (e.g., bills).
Granting full access for surveys.
Sharing data and results publicly to help build case studies for the wider sector.
Hosting a site visit for a learning event.

Deadlines

Expressions of Interest: Must be submitted by 10:00 am on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Document Submission: If selected, you must be able to provide essential documents (energy data, building plans) by Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

How to Apply Please download the information details and the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below.