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Renewables Funding - The Next Round

Posted: 03/03/2006

The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) is expected to start in April 2006, subject to State Aids clearance. The Programme is the successor to the current DTI small-scale renewables grant schemes of Clear Skies and the Solar Voltaics (PV) Major Demonstration Programme, due to end in March 2006.

The £30 million fund will be made available over three years. It aims to provide a more holistic approach to reducing carbon emissions from buildings, through a combination of energy efficiency advice and grants for the installation of micro-renewable energy systems. There has, however, been some criticism of the fund value, when the Government is actively encouraging expansion in this area.

Appetite for grants has been such that the DTI added a further £750,000 to see the current PV programme through to its completion. For further information on the LCBP contact the DTI on 020 7215 2652. For further information on the PV programme contact EST on 0800 298 3978.

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