Other Sources of Funding

Low Carbon Buildings Programme

The Low Carbon Buildings Programme is a government fund, and grants are available for the installation of microgeneration technologies. The fund is open to public sector buildings, charitable bodies, and community groups. Organisations can apply for 50% of the cost for installing approved microgeneration technologies.

To qualify for a grant, applicants must use a government appointed 'Framework Supplier' to install the technology.

The Fund runs until June 2009.

For more information, and to search for accredited suppliers, visit the Low Carbon Buildings Programme website.

Community Sustainable Energy Programme

This a Lottery Fund managed by BRE (Building Research Establishment). 50% funding (to a maximum of £50,000) is available for the installation of renewable energy technology. Grants are also available for project development including feasibility studies (a maximum of 75% of the study cost or £5,000).

The fund is open to community groups and schools.

It is a quarterly application process; vist the Community Sustainable Energy Programme website for details of how to apply, and the application deadlines.

Energy Companies

Some energy companies have grants available for community and voluntary groups wanting to install renewable energy technology or improve energy efficiency in their buildings.

• Scottish Power
  Will fund up to half the cost of a renewable energy technology up to a maximum of £25,000, but typically successful projects receive about £10,000. Projects must demonstrate value for money, have a strong community benefit, and a wider educational element.

Local community groups, not for profit organisations, and charities are eligible to apply. For more information visit the Scottish Power Green Energy Trust website.

• EDF Energy: Green Energy Fund
  Funding is available for non-profit and charitable organisations for the installation of small scale renewable energy technology or for feasibility studies.
  For more information visit the EDF Energy - Green Energy Fund website.