The Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme
On 6th October 2008, the Scottish Government launched its Renewable Energy Framework consultation and announced it would run a round of funding for biomass, specifically to encourage renewable heat use by businesses and in district heating demonstrators.
The Final Call for applications to SBHS is currently underway, and will close on September 23rd or when the fund is all allocated, whichever is the sooner.
For full details and application forms please go to the SBHS page
The Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust "Biomass Heat Accelerator" provides free site survey and follow-up support for larger projects.
T: 0800 58 57 94
W: www.carbontrust.co.uk
Enhanced Capital Allowance
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on their spending on qualifying plant and machinery.
T: 0800 085 2005
E: info@thecarbontrust.co.uk
W: www.eca.gov.uk
Low Carbon Buildings Programme **CLOSED**
W: www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Energy Saving Scotland – small business loans
(formerly Loan Action Scotland)
"Energy Saving Scotland – small business loans" provides loans from £1,000 to £100,000 at 0% fixed interest for new energy saving equipment.
T: 0800 512 012
W:Energy Savings Trust small business loans page
The Scotland Rural Development Programme
The SRDP opened for Statements of Intent, the first stage of the application process, on 7th April 2008.
For details of the scheme and to access the application forms please go to the Scottish Government website.