Research and analysis

Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) pilot: process evaluation

A process evaluation of Phase 1 of the BEAS pilot scheme.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 25 June 2026

Documents

Evaluation of BEAS pilot: Process evaluation – report

Ref: RAF057/2324

PDF, 558 KB, 64 pages

Evaluation of BEAS pilot: process evaluation – technical annex (Annexes A-E)

PDF, 332 KB, 39 pages

Evaluation of BEAS pilot: process evaluation – updated ToC and CAPT indicator framework (Annex F)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 361 KB

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Details

This report summarises the findings from a process evaluation of the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) pilot. The scheme was designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions through tailored advice and grant funding for energy efficiency improvements.

The evaluation looks at how BEAS operated in practice for participating businesses and delivery partners. It draws on a range of evidence sources, including:

• interviews with participating businesses, delivery partners, and stakeholders
• surveys with supported businesses
• an analysis of programme monitoring and administrative data
• a review of programme documentation

The research was conducted from 2024 to 2025 and covers Phase 1 of the scheme.

See the BEAS impact evaluation.

Published 25 June 2026