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Name
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Technologies Eligible
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Description
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Funding Level
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Scottish
Community and Householder’s Renewable Initiative
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Most renewable technologies
(excluding solar PV)
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Funding is available for householders or communities
in Scotland.
Can be used to buy equipment, or to commission
feasibility studies etc
Free advice is also available
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Householder: 30% up to a maximum of £4,000
Community: up to a maximum of £10,000
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Low
Carbon Buildings Programme
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Most renewables
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Mainly for England and Wales, since cannot be
used in conjunction with SCHRI grants.
Will provide funding for solar PV (unlike SCHRI)
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Depends on technology.
Typically around 30% of total cost for individual
projects.
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Community
Action for Energy
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Most renewable technologies
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Provides up to two days free consultancy for
community groups interested in renewable energy.
Travel bursaries also available to visit case
studies.
Will provide free training courses, provided
sufficient numbers and venue
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Free consultancy for community groups
Travel bursaries available for case study visits.
No capital support
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Loan
Action Scotland
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Energy saving measures - new boilers, controls,
efficient lighting
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Provides interest free loans for small businesses
in Scotland.
Farms not eligible, but connected businesses
may be e.g. food, B&B etc
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Interest free 5 yr loans.
£5,000 - £50,000
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Enhanced
Capital Allowances
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Efficient boilers, lighting, motors.
Heat pumps, CHP, solar thermal systems
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Tax relief on the cost of efficient equipment.
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Tax offset on the capital cost.
E.g if equipment costs £1,000, tax can
be reclaimed on £1,000 of profits.
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E.On Source Fund
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Most renewable technologies
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Funds a number of community-based energy projects
Formerly Powergen GreenPlan Fund
Support is available to cover capital costs
Deadlines for 2007 application:
Friday 27 April 2007
Friday 24 August 2007
Friday 21 December 2007
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Between £2,500 and £30,000 per project.
Match funding can be applied for
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Scottish
Power Green Energy Fund
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Most renewables
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Support for community-based renewables, especially
where there is an educational benefit.
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Up to 50% of total costs, with no upper limit.
Most projects received ~£10k
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