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Renewable Heat Premium Payment
The UK Government has launched the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme (RHPP), managed by the Energy Saving Trust, enabling homeowners to claim up to a £1,250 voucher towards a renewable heating system.
Vouchers must be claimed by 31 March.
More on the Renewable Heat Premium Payment.
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CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Energy Efficiency Scheme
An incentive for large public and private sector energy users to reduce their carbon emissions.
More on the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
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Carbon Trust/Siemens: Energy Efficiency Financing
Loan scheme for businesses, designed to encourage them to purchase energy efficient equipment, thereby reducing overall energy consumption. Loans at competitive rates are available from a minimum of £1,000, with no upper limit. Businesses of any size may apply for a loan
More on Energy Efficiency Financing
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Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)
Loans for the pre-planning costs of renewables projects for community owned projects and projects owned by land managers, farmers and SMEs. All projects will be required to demonstrate a minimum level of relevance to the local area.
More on Community and Renewable Energy Scheme
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Central Energy Efficiency Fund
Loan scheme for public sector bodies to bring about energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy measures. The scheme applies to all Scottish local authorities and health boards as well as Scottish Water.
More on the Central Energy Efficiency Fund
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Climate Challenge Fund (CCF)
The Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) provides support for community-led projects to reduce carbon emissions. 10% of the available money is intended for Junior CCF to support projects working with young people.
More on the CCF
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Climate Change Levy
Tax incentive for businesses, charities/not for profit organisations and public sector bodies. The Climate Change Levy is a tax on energy. Electricity generated from new renewable energy and good quality combined heat and power (CHP) schemes are exempt.
More on the Climate Change Levy
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Energy Savings Scotland Small Business Loans
Loans at 0% interest for small businesses to install renewable energy technologies or measures that reduce energy consumption. From £1,000 to £100,000 repayable over up to eight years.
More about interest free small business loans
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Enhanced Capital Allowance
Tax incentive for businesses where they claim 100% first-year capital allowances on energy saving plant and machinery.
More on the Enhanced Capital Allowance
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E.On Sustainable Energy Fund
Funding for charities/not for profit organisations of up to £20,000 for sustainable energy projects in their buildings - from energy efficiency through to micro-generation.
More on the E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund
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EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Incentive for businesses to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Puts a cap CO2 emitted by business and creates a market and price for carbon allowances.
More on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
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LEADER
Grants for charities/not for profit organisations. Aimed at local projects with a wide community benefit that show an element of originality or experimentation, and complement other activities within the local development strategy. LEADER is part of the Scotland Rural Development Programme.
More on LEADER
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Renewable Heat Incentive
Quarterly payments for renewable heat output to businesses, charities/not for profit, and public bodies. Until October 2012, private individuals will receive a Renewable Heat Premium Payment for renewable heat installations; thereafter they will move onto the tariff scheme. Opens for applications September 2011.
More on the Renewable Heat Incentive
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Renewables Obligation (Scotland)
Income incentive for businesses, charities/not for profit organisations and public bodies generating renewable electricity. Renewables Obligations Certificates (ROCs) are issued for each MWh of renewable electricity generated. UK electricity suppliers are obliged to buy a proportion of their electricity from renewable sources.
More on Renewables Obligation (Scotland)
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Scotland Rural Development Program
Grants for businesses, charities/not for profit and public bodies to purchase and install biomass technology.
More on the Scotland Rural Development Program
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ScottishPower Green Energy Trust
Grants for local community groups and charities/not for profit organisations to install renewable technologies. Grants are for up to half the cost, with a maximum of £25,000. Most projects receive around £10,000 - the maximum amount is only awarded to exceptional projects. The Trust meets twice a year to consider applications - usually during the first week of April and October. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
More on applying to the Green Energy Trust