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£40m local energy pot open to bids

A £40m local energy pot has been put up for grabs by the Government, aiming to drive efficiency, reduce fuel poverty and encourage collective switching and purchasing.

The pot is divided into three strands, with £25m available to help thermal efficiency of homes, £10m to “kick start” Green Deal projects; and £5m to set up collective switching schemes.

Energy Secretary Edward Davey said: “With prices rising and temperatures dropping, we want to make sure we are doing all we can to help vulnerable householders keep warm this winter.

“This funding will put local councils at the heart of action to get energy bills down, for instance helping low income householders upgrade old inefficient heating systems and insulate draughty homes.

“As well as helping even more councils showcase the benefits of energy efficiency, this funding will support the launch of initiatives to enable local residents to save money by clubbing together to get a better energy deal.”

Local councils and third sector organisations are invited to bid for the money, with a closing date of November 30. To make an application, visit the DECC site here.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .