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Scottish
Executive
The
Scottish executive is the devolved government for Scotland
and is responsible for the day to day issues such as health,
education and rural affairs, that concern the people of Scotland.
Scottish
Community Renewables Initiative
This is a new programme
funded by the Scottish Executive, covering all of Scotland.
In Aberdeenshire, the funding has been received by the Energy
Savings Trust (EST) and is being delivered through the Energy
Efficient Advice Centres (EEAC).
Community
Grants
What is
the funding for?
To
encourage and support community organisations in the development
of Renewable Energy programmes. Communities may apply for
funding for technical assistance or for capital grants.
Technical
Assistance Funding
This
is available to pay for all or part of the costs associated
with feasibility studies or community consultation, to provide
support for staff to develop an idea or to pay for capacity
building.
Capital
Grants
These
grants will pay for a contribution towards the capital costs
of projects such as:
- the installation
of a renewable energy plant
- support
for infrastructure
- project
management costs associated with the installation and development
of generating equipment
- costs of
the community setting up a partnership with a third party
such as a developer
- costs of
implementing fiscal regulations designed to encourage renewable
energy generation and use
Technologies eligible
under the Scottish Communities Renewable Initiative are:
- small scale hydro-electric
power
- wave power
- wind power
- solar energy
- landfill
and sewage gas
- biomass
and energy from waste
How much
money is available?
For
Technical Assistance, up to £10,000
for all or part of feasibility study or community consultation
costs.
For Capital
Grants, up to £100,000 for the installation
of energy generating plant and associated costs.
Who can
apply?
The
scheme is open to applications from legally constituted, non-profit
making organisations such as, Local Rural Partnerships, Local
Authorities, Housing Associations, Local or National voluntary
charitable organisations and Local Enterprise companies. All
projects must be located in Scotland, must meet all the necessary
legal and regulatory requirements and must demonstrate community
involvement and benefit.
When to
apply
Applications
can be made at any time, but must first be discussed with
your local SCRI Development Officer who will advise on eligibility.
How to
apply
Contact:
Kelly Birnie SCRI Development Officer (North East)
Email: kbirnie@scarf.org.uk
Freephone : 0800 138 8858 or visit: www.scarf.org.uk
Key words:
Renewable
energy
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