Renewables Introduction Sheet

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team

Topic Information Sheet – Renewables last updated August 2011

Topic Introduction

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Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel-01369 704669

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team

Topic Information Sheet – Renewables last updated 14th July 2011

Information

Renewable energy Renewable energy is derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly. In its various forms, it derives directly from the sun, or from heat generated deep within the earth. Included in the definition is electricity and heat generated from solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, and biofuels and hydrogen derived from renewable resources.

Wind power Airflows can be used to run wind turbines. Modern wind turbines range from around 600 kW to 5 MW of rated power, although turbines with rated output of 1.5–3 MW have become the most common for commercial use; the power output of a turbine is a function of the cube of the wind speed, so as wind speed increases, power output increases dramatically. Areas where winds are stronger and more constant, such as offshore and high altitude sites, are preferred locations for wind farms. Typical capacity factors are 20-40%, with values at the upper end of the range in particularly favourable sites.

Hydropower Energy in water can be harnessed and used. Since water is about 800 times denser than air, even a slow flowing stream of water, or moderate sea swell, can yield considerable amounts of energy. There are many forms of water energy: Hydroelectric energy is a term usually reserved for large-scale hydroelectric dams. Micro hydro systems are hydroelectric power installations that typically produce up to 100 kW of power. They are often used in water rich areas as a remote-area power supply (RAPS). Run-of-the-river hydroelectricity systems derive kinetic energy from rivers and oceans without using a dam.

Solar energy Solar energy is the energy derived from the sun through the form of solar radiation. Solar powered electrical generation relies on photovoltaics and heat engines.

Biomass Biomass (plant material) is a renewable energy source because the energy it contains comes from the sun. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants capture the sun's energy.

Biofuel Biofuels include a wide range of fuels which are derived from biomass. The term covers solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables Email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel-01369 704669

Geothermal energy Geothermal energy is energy obtained by tapping the heat of the earth itself, both from kilometers deep into the Earth's crust in volcanically active locations of the globe or from shallow depths, as in geothermal heat pumps in most locations of the planet.

Ocean energy Systems to harvest utility-scale electrical power from ocean waves have recently been gaining momentum as a viable technology. The potential for this technology is considered promising, especially on west-facing coasts with latitudes between 40 and 60 degrees.

Legislation, guidance and advice

Argyll and Bute Council policy/guidance Argyll and Bute Local Plan Written Statement (pages 85 – 90) http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files/planning-and- environment/Argyll%20and%20Bute%20Renewable%20Energy%20Action%20Plan .pdf

Argyll and Bute Council Renewable Energy Webpage http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/renewable-energy

Scottish Government legislation/guidance/advice Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/02/03132605/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/02/02125905/6 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/03/06133051/12

Permitted Development Rights for Microgeneration Equipment on Domestic Properties (Legislation) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/02/06145853/2

Permitted Development Rights for Domestic Micro Wind Turbines and Air Source Heat Pumps (Consultation Paper and responses) http://scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/14153239/3

Permitted Development Rights for Microgeneration Equipment on Non-Domestic Properties (Consultation Paper) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/15092031/1

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables Email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel-01369 704669 Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team

Contact List – Renewables last updated 14th July 2011

Contact List

Argyll & Bute Council Argyll and Bute Council aim to promote the full range of renewable energy resources in our area, in a manner that promotes sustainable economic development and recognises the need for co-existence with other economic activities, our environment, and our communities. To achieve this we are developing partnerships with renewable energy companies to maximise the benefits for our communities. http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/renewable-energy

To view Argyll & Butes interactive renewables map click below - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/LocalViewExt/Sites/Renewable_Energy/

To view Argyll & Butes interactive list of renewable energy developments http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/renewablesinfo

To view Argyll & Butes Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP) http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/renewable-energy- action-plan

The Argyll and Bute Renewable Alliance (ABRA) The Argyll and Bute Renewable Energy Alliance brings together key partners - including Argyll and Bute Council, the Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Marine Scotland, Scottish Power Renewables, Scottish and Southern Energy, Crown Estate Commission and Skills Development Scotland - to ensure a greater awareness of all the issues relating to renewable development across Argyll and Bute, and to act as a key mechanism to assist with delivering the Renewable Energy Action Plan. http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/renewable-energy

ALIenergy ALIenergy is a local agency that promotes better use of energy and local energy resources throughout Argyll, Lomond and the Islands. We help communities to benefit from improved energy education and energy efficiency and we encourage and promote the development of appropriate renewable energy sources that the area has in abundance, for the benefit of communities within Argyll. http://www.alienergy.org.uk/

Argyll & Bute Council Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables Email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel -01369 704669 Community Energy Scotland (CARES) CARES stands for Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme and is the Scottish Government’s rebranding of the previous SCHRI programme. Community Energy Scotland won the contract to deliver CARES across the whole of Scotland for three years from May 2009. CARES continues the support available for communities under the previous Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI) and builds on this by increasing the maximum grant levels by 50%. Grants of up to £150K are now available. http://argyllcommunities.org/?p=605

The Scottish Government The Scottish Government is committed to promoting the increased use of renewable energy sources. This commitment recognises renewables' potential to support economic growth. It also provides new opportunities to enhance our manufacturing capacity and to provide new employment, not least in the remote and rural areas. This Government has set clear targets for renewable electricity. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Energy- sources/19185/17612/

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the community and economic development agency for north and west Scotland, is ramping up its drive to help the region become a world centre for the renewable energy industry http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/news-and-media/archive/highlands-and-islands- target-renewable-energy-opportunities.html

Marine Renewable Energy Development in Scotland Welcome to the MREDS website. MREDS (Marine Renewable Energy Development in Scotland) is a major research programme led by ICIT Heriot–Watt University, under which marine renewable energy research opportunities are developed. The prime objective of MREDS is to seek ways of strengthening the marine renewables sector in Scotland and it covers 6 key themes: 1. Export constraints, externalities and opportunities 2. Petroleum and renewables 3. Mitigation, minimisation and management of risk 4. Hydrodynamics, moorings and foundations 5. Environmental and ecological impacts 6. Socio-economic values and responses http://www.mreds.co.uk/

Argyll & Bute Council Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables Email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel -01369 704669 Climate Challenge Fund in Scotland The Climate Challenge Fund is all about supporting communities to tackle climate change by reducing their carbon emissions. Over 250 communities have been funded and are working hard now to deliver carbon emissions reductions. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/climatechange/howyoucanhelp/c ommunities/ClimateChallengeFund

Energy Saving Trust Organisation set up to address the damaging effects of climate change by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy. http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/

GRAB Trust GRAB undertakes a wide range of waste & recycling activities in Argyll and Bute. Find out where to recycle locally http://www.grab.org.uk/

Scottish Power Like many other utility companies, Scottish Power provide help and discounts towards insulating your home. http://www.scottishpower.co.uk/your-home/existing-customer/home.aspx

Scottish Hydro Electric Scottish Hydro Electric provide grants for loft and cavity wall insulation. http://www.hydro.co.uk/

The Renewable Energy Centre Provides information on home energy saving and renewables technologies http://www.therenewableenergycentre.co.uk/

Energy Watch Independent gas and electricity watchdog. http://www.energywatch.org.uk/

Energy Action Scotland Energy Action Scotland is a national charity which aims to eliminate fuel poverty through campaigns and practical initiatives. http://www.eas.org.uk/default.php

Scottish Community and Householders Renewables Initiative This is an HIE-sponsored grant and advice programme that assists non profit groups to develop renewable energy projects. http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/Scotland-Welcome- page/Communities-in-Scotland

Argyll & Bute Council Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables Email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel -01369 704669 The Carbon Trust Government funded independent company that helps businesses and public sector to cut carbon emissions and to make use of low carbon technologies. http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/Pages/Default.aspx

Climate Change Information on climate change issues in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/climatechange

Hi-Energy Renewable energy website providing information on renewable energy technologies, markets and activity in the Highlands and Islands. http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/

European Regional Development Fund Grants from the European Regional Development Fund (EDRF), East of England Development Agency and the Department for Energy and Climate Change totaling £1.7m, to Adnams Bio Energy Limited has provided a vital financial contribution to the construction of a groundbreaking renewable energy facility on the Adnams Distribution Centre Site. http://adnamsbioenergy.co.uk/erdf/european-regional-development-fund

Islay Energy Trust Islay has frequently been a pioneer for the testing of new renewable energy technology, and projects that utilise heat exchange, photovoltaics, wave and wind have all been developed on Islay: the community swimming pool in the Mactaggart Leisure Centre uses waste heat from the neighbouring Bowmore Distillery, Bruichladdich Distillery uses anaerobic digestion to capture energy from its waste products, roofing slates that incorporate photovoltaic solar panels were used in the development of Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, the Gaelic Community Centre, and the Port Mòr community centre is fully equipped with a wind turbine, solar thermal heating and a ground source heat pump. The Limpet Wave Station near Portnahaven has proved to be a successful testbed for wave technology and has been used as a prototype for the much larger Wave Power station that is planned for Siadar on Lewis. This tradition of green energy projects is set to continue with the proposal for a 10MW tidal energy array in the Sound of Islay. Scotland has over 25% over Europe’s tidal energy potential and some of the best locations are around Islay. http://islayenergytrust.wordpress.com/about/green-islay-renewable-energy- projects/

Here We Are - Cairndow HWA has now set up a community interest company called Our Power, in order to progress with their biomass Woodchipping business. This business will eventually [within 5 years] enable Here We Are to become financially sustainable. Wood provided by Tilhill will be chipped and delivered by Our Power to Lakeland Smolt's

Argyll & Bute Council Social Enterprise Team Development Projects and Renewables Email – [email protected] Development and Infrastructure Services Tel -01369 704669 biomass boiler which will be operated by Mawera, the energy supply company, [ ESCo- to be called Fish and Chips!]. A crucial element in the initiative is, of course, timber:- in Argyll trees grow fast and well. With the Forestry Commission's assistance HWA has negotiated a 5 year contract for the quantity of wood at the moisture content needed by Lakeland and at a price that makes the project viable. The timber will be sourced within a 30 mile radius. HWA now needs to look beyond its one (good sized) customer for others within the same radius. Long distance transportation of timber for chips is not sustainable. http://www.hereweare-uk.com/cairndow/

Towards Zero Carbon Bute We are here to help all residents and organizations on Bute to reduce their carbon footprints, to minimise their energy bills, and to reduce their costs from transport. We can help you find grants, make your home more energy efficient, provide information on in-home energy generation such as wind turbines and solar panels, as well as giving you more sustainable transport options. We can also tell you more about our two Fyne Futures sister projects which can help with recycling and provide locally grown vegetables and fruit. http://www.tzcb.org.uk/?page_id=331

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Search Name: Renewable Energy Conducted by: Social Enterprise Team

Report compiled: 20 July 2011 INTRODUCTION This report provides information on the funding programmes identified for your search entitled Renewable Energy. The search was conducted on the GRANTfinder database which provides information on over 6,000 funding initiatives and policy items. SEARCH CRITERIA Your search criteria were as follows: • Environmental Issues Energy Awards Purpose(s): European Twinning Partnerships Investment in Low Carbon Infrastructure Promotion of New Products & Processes Energy Saving Equipment Promotion of New Technology Product Development Access to the Natural Environment Energy Networks Energy Efficiency Measures New Products/Processes Promotion of Awareness of Climate Change New Technology Renewable Energy Measures Venture Capital

SEARCH RESULTS UN4270 CT: ASHDEN AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UG4135 SGFSG: BOILER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME (SCOTLAND) UIF590 CARBON TRUST: CARBON TRUST INVESTMENTS - VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS UG0920 DEFRA: DARWIN INITIATIVE - MAIN PROJECTS UGA370 CT: EAGA PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST GRANTS ZG2810 EC: ECO-LABEL AWARD SCHEME ZG1030 EC: ECO-MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SCHEME (EMAS) UGAH90 SGHW: ENERGY ASSISTANCE PACKAGE (SCOTLAND) UG0620 CARBON TRUST: ENERGY EFFICIENCY FINANCING SCHEME UG8910 SGFSG: ENERGY SAVING SCOTLAND SMALL BUSINESS LOANS UN0380 CARBON TRUST: ENERGY SAVING SUPPORT UG5780 CT: ENERGY SAVING TRUST - ENERGY SERVICES UA3150 CT: ENERGY SAVING TRUST - PRACTICAL HELP SERVICE UG1160 DECC: ENVIROWISE ZG5690 EC: EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITAL UGCV90 DECC: FEED-IN TARIFF SCHEME UID090 CS: FORESIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL FUND UGQ420 CT: GREEN ENERGY TRUST UG9730 CS: LOW CARBON NETWORKS FUND UN3900 CARBON TRUST: LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT UGBG80 DECC: MARINE RENEWABLES DEPLOYMENT FUND UGCJ60 CS: POSTCODE LOTTERY GREEN CHALLENGE UN7740 SGFSG: SALTIRE PRIZE UG2680 CS: SCOTTISH AWARDS FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE UGH340 CS: SHELL SPRINGBOARD AWARDS UN5880 CS: SIEMENS VENTURE CAPITAL UIC510 CS: SIGMA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUNDS UX1320 FCO: STRATEGIC PROGRAMME FUND UGBG40 CT: THE ASHDEN TRUST UG4600 CT: THE DULVERTON TRUST UGF250 CS: VOLVO ECO ADVENTURE AWARDS UG9620 LCF: WASTE RECYCLING ENVIRONMENTAL (WREN) UG9940 ECOTRICITY: WIND ENERGY BUILDING PROGRAMME UG8610 NPOWER RENEWABLES: WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT UG1305 WRAP: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAMME

CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy [Back]

Last updated: 01 July GRANT ID: UN4270 2011 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant, Award Term Unspecified Scheme Outline The awards recognise outstanding renewable energy projects in the UK and the developing world. They aim to promote the widespread use of local, sustainable energy, because of the environmental, social and economic benefits which it can provide. Eligible Costs Not applicable Funding/Support Award funds vary between £10,000 and £40,000 Match Funding Not applicable WHO CAN APPLY Type Businesses, local authorities, charities, schools and organisations promoting behavioural change are eligible to enter. The judges are likely to favour smaller organisations for whom the Award would make a real difference Location United Kingdom and developing countries APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadlines for 2012 Awards: International Awards: 18 October 2011; UK Awards: 25 October 2011 SPONSORED BY Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy CONTACT Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy Alington House 150 Victoria Street London SW1E 5AE Tel: 020 7410 0330 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ashdenawards.org

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - FINANCE & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: [Back] Boiler Scrappage Scheme (Scotland)

Last updated: 30 June 2011 GRANT ID: UG4135 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Term Unspecified Scheme Outline The Boiler Scrappage Scheme in Scotland provides vouchers worth £400, for up to 5,000 eligible homeowners, towards the cost of replacing inefficient working boilers in order to reduce both household energy bills and Scotland’s CO2 emissions. Eligible Costs The voucher can be used towards the cost of replacing an inefficient working boiler (one with an SAP2005 efficiency rating of less than 70%) with an EST recommended one) Funding/Support For the current round there is £1 million is available in total for this scheme. Vouchers for £400 will be provided to eligible householders Match Funding Match funding is not a stipulated requirement of this scheme Other Applicants should note that there are a limited number of vouchers, operating on a first come, first served basis

2 WHO CAN APPLY Type Homeowners Location Scotland APPLICATION Deadline(s) The scheme is open to applications at any time. The Scottish Energy Saving Trust has advised that once all vouchers have been taken up the scheme will close. Vouchers will be offered on a first come, first served basis. For this reason, the scheme is likely to be open for a limited time only SPONSORED BY Energy Saving Trust - Scotland CONTACT Enquiries 3rd Floor, Ocean Point 1 94 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0800 512 012 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/Scotland-Welcome-page/At- Home/Energy/Scottish-Boiler-Scrappage-Scheme

CARBON TRUST: Carbon Trust Investments - Venture Capital [Back] Funds

Last updated: 12 February GRANT ID: UIF590 2011 SCHEME DETAILS Type Venture Funding Scheme Outline The Carbon Trust provides support to the UK clean technology industry by investing its own funds and leveraging in private funding. It specialises in identifying and investing in early-stage technologies and credible management teams with the ability to create and deliver 'low carbon' businesses. Eligible Costs Costs associated with eligible projects Funding/Suppor Typical investments are for up to 50% per transaction, typically between £250,000 and £3 million t Match Funding Investments are only available for up to 50% in any one transaction, therefore, other private investors must be identified. Carbon Trust deals are made on fully commercial terms and pari passu with other investors Other All Investments must be UK-Based WHO CAN APPLY Type Businesses in the UK clean energy sector APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadline: applications can be made at any time SPONSORED BY Carbon Trust CONTACT Enquiries Carbon Trust Investments 6th Floor 5 New Street Square London EC4A 3BF Tel: 0800 085 2005 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/investments/venturecapital/ Copyright Idox Information Solutions Ltd.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS: Darwin Initiative - Main Projects [Back]

Last updated: 21 June 2011 GRANT ID: UG0920 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Scheme Outline Financial support is available for projects seeking to safeguard the world's biodiversity by drawing on UK strengths in this area to assist countries that are rich in biodiversity but poor in financial resources. Eligible Costs Revenue costs (eg salaries and office running costs), and a small percentage of capital costs. Funding/Suppor There is no minimum or maximum level specified; however, past projects have been awarded grants in t the range of £80,000 to £300,000 Match Funding Priority is given where funding is matched from other sources, eg private sector, charitable or public sector funding Other All applications are expected to demonstrate how the proposal contributes towards the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) or the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or the Bonn Convention) WHO CAN APPLY Type Public or private sector organisations or institutions with expertise in the biodiversity field Location United Kingdom and Overseas Territories APPLICATION Deadline(s) The deadlines for Round 18 are as follows: Stage 1: now closed (20 June 2011); Stage 2: 24 October 2011 (midnight). SPONSORED BY Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) CONTACT Helen Beech Darwin Applications Management Unit c/o ECTF Pentlands Science Park Bush Loan Penicuik Edinburgh Tel: 0131 440 5181 Fax: 0131 440 5501 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://darwin.defra.gov.uk/

CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust Grants [Back]

Last updated: 05 May 2011 GRANT ID: UGA370 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Scheme Outline Financial assistance is available to support projects aimed at relieving fuel poverty and preserving and protecting health by promoting efficient use of energy. Eligible Costs Action projects; development of good practice; data collection and analysis; policy related research; detailed field studies and monitoring Funding/Suppor There is no minimum or maximum grant t Match Funding Larger projects are funded where possible and encouragement given to the co-funding of projects where appropriate

WHO CAN APPLY Type Organisations Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) The current application deadline is: • 02 September 2011. Trustees meetings to assess applications are held three times a year. SPONSORED BY Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust CONTACT Dr Naomi Brown Trust Manager PO Box 225 Kendal LA9 9DR Tel: 01539 736477 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.eagacharitabletrust.org/home

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY: Eco-Label Award Scheme [Back]

Last updated: 01 April 2011 GRANT ID: ZG2810 SCHEME DETAILS Type Other Term Unspecified Scheme A voluntary eco-label scheme to denote the eco-friendly life-cycle of a product from pre-production to disposal. Outline Support offered includes awareness raising actions and information campaigns for consumers, producers, retailers and the general public aimed at promoting the use of the eco-label. Funding/ The eco-label may only be used (including advertising references) in relation to the specific product for which it Support was awarded Match Funding Not applicable Other The eco-label may only be used (including advertising references) in relation to the specific product for which it was awarded. Product may be manufactured in the EU or imported into it - application for the award to be made to the country in which product is manufactured or imported WHO CAN APPLY Type Manufacturers, importers, service providers, traders and retailers. (Retailers may submit applications only for products put on the market under their own brand name.) Size No restrictions Location EU Member States, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY European Commission CONTACT DG Environment - Eco-Label European Commission 200 Rue de la Loi B-1049 Brussels Belgium Tel: (00) 322 295 7755 Fax: (00) 322 295 5684 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY: Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) [Back]

Last updated: 31 January 2011 GRANT ID: ZG1030 SCHEME DETAILS Type Award, Information Term Unspecified Scheme The Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a voluntary environmental audit scheme. It provides a Outline management tool for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance. Accredited companies may use the EMAS Logo. Eligible Costs Not applicable Funding/ Participation in the EMAS scheme is voluntary and, as such, there is no financial support available. Support However, common benefits include reduced costs, reduced environmental risks and greater credibility through the use of the EMAS logo Match Funding Not applicable WHO CAN APPLY Type Public or private organisations within the EU and EEA, and candidate countries Location European Union

APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY European Commission CONTACT EMAS Help Desk c/o BIO Intelligence Service SAS 20-22 Villa Deshayes 75014 Paris France Tel: +33 1 53 90 11 75 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/index_en.htm

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING: Energy Assistance Package (Scotland) [Back]

Last updated: 07 October 2010 GRANT ID: UGAH90 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant, Tax Relief, Information Term Unspecified Scheme The Scottish Government's new energy efficiency scheme to help the fuel poor, The Energy Assistance Outline Package, is a holistic package to help maximise incomes, reduce fuel bills and improve the energy efficiency of homes. The Package, backed by over £60 million a year from the Scottish Government, has been designed to better target pensioners and low income families in Scotland. Eligible Costs Energy efficiency measures Funding/ Varies according to stage, from energy advice, to benefits, tax credit checks and the provision of insulation Support and energy efficiency measures Match Funding Match funding is not a specified requirement Other Support is targeted at pensioners and low income families

6 WHO CAN APPLY Type Home owners and tenants Location Scotland APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications can be made at any time SPONSORED BY The Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust CONTACT Energy Saving Scotland 3rd Floor Ocean Point 1 94 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0800 512 012 Website: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/Scotland-Welcome-page/At-Home/Energy-Assistance- Package

CARBON TRUST: Energy Efficiency Financing Scheme [Back]

Last updated: 26 April 2011 GRANT ID: UG0620 SCHEME DETAILS Type Loan, Grant Term Until 2014 Scheme Funding for UK businesses to invest in cost effective energy efficiency equipment and other low carbon Outline technologies, such as new efficient lighting and biomass heating. Eligible A wide variety of costs may be funded. Projects that may qualify include building technologies, such as Costs pipe insulation and air conditioning, or industrial process technologies, including compressed air, refrigeration or specialist production equipment. The financing may also be used to fund combined projects, such as replacing heating and lighting Funding/ Financing can be arranged from a minimum of £1,000, with no upper limits Support Match No stipulations are made with regards to match funding requirements Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type The scheme is available to all kinds of businesses and organisations, from sole traders and partnerships through to large corporate enterprises, local authorities, charities and public sector organisations Size No stipulations are made with regards to the size of the applicant organisation Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications may be submitted at any time SPONSORED BY Siemens Financial Services Ltd CONTACT Enquiries Carbon Trust 6th Floor 5 New Street Square London EC4A 3BF Tel: 0800 988 3718 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.energyefficiencyfinancing.co.uk

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - FINANCE & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: [Back] Energy Saving Scotland Small Business Loans Last updated: 11 June 2010 GRANT ID: UG8910 SCHEME DETAILS Type Loan, Information Term Unspecified Scheme Support to enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), private sector landlords, not-for-profit Outline organisations and charities in Scotland to reduce their energy costs and improve their competitiveness and profitability through the provision of interest free loans for the installation of energy efficiency measures. Eligible Improved lighting, boiler/heating controls, compressed air fittings, insulation measures and heat recovery. This Costs list, however, is not exhaustive Funding/ Between £1,000 and £100,000 interest free Support Match As arranged Funding Other Applicants must have had an energy review completed by an approved energy consultant. Repayment period may be up to four years WHO CAN APPLY Type SMEs, private sector landlords, not-for-profit organisations and charities Size Small to medium-sized enterprises Location Scotland APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications can be made at any time SPONSORED BY Scottish Government, and administered by: CONTACT Energy Saving Trust 3rd Floor, Ocean Point 1 94 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0800 512012 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/Scotland-Welcome-page/Business-and-Public-Sector- in-Scotland/Grants/Small-Business-Loans

CARBON TRUST: Energy Saving Support [Back]

Last updated: 07 March 2011 GRANT ID: UN0380 SCHEME DETAILS Type Information, Other Term Unspecified Scheme Provision of information, advice, practical help and financial support designed to stimulate energy efficiency Outline improvements for businesses and public sector organisations & to disseminate best practice throughout the UK. Eligible Design advice, energy surveys, capital investment, site surveys Costs Funding/ A range of support and advice is available including: Interest free loans of between £3,000 and £100,000 for Support SMEs; design advice on energy efficient building and free energy surveys for organisations with £50,000 plus energy bills Match Not usually required, applications are assessed on their merits Funding

WHO CAN APPLY Type Businesses and other private sector organisations and public sector organisations including housing associations Size No restrictions, SMEs are particularly encouraged Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) Information can be accessed online at any time SPONSORED BY Carbon Trust CONTACT Carbon Trust Customer Centre The Carbon Trust Customer Centre PO Box 89 Witney OX29 4WB Tel: 0800 085 2005 (Helpline) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/cut-carbon-reduce-costs/reduce/pages/default.aspx

CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Energy Saving Trust - Energy Services [Back]

Last updated: 08 April 2010 GRANT ID: UG5780 SCHEME DETAILS Type Information Scheme UK-wide consultancy support to encourage the take up of Energy Services - heating, lighting and refrigeration Outline in a total energy package - to help tackle the issues of fuel poverty, sustainability and energy saving. Projects must use proven and cost-effective energy efficiency technologies. Funding/ Information and advice on delivery of Energy Services and accessing funding Support WHO CAN APPLY Type Energy suppliers, local authorities, housing associations registered social landlords, installers Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY Energy Saving Trust CONTACT Energy Saving Trust 21 Dartmouth Street London SW1H 9BP Tel: Helpline: 0844 848 8830 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Energy Saving Trust - Practical Help Service [Back]

Last updated: 12 April 2010 GRANT ID: UA3150 SCHEME DETAILS Type Information Scheme The provision of advice via a website and call centre to support local authorities or housing associations in all Outline matters which relate to the sustainable use of energy. This includes: a sign-posting facility on relevant research, projects and resources; a quarterly newsletter; and information databases.

Funding/ A range of advice, support and information is available to help drive forward sustainable initiatives, including Support helpful tools and case studies Match Not applicable Funding Other The service aims to raise awareness, promote best practice and encourage management of sustainable energy WHO CAN APPLY Type Local authorities and social housing providers Size No restrictions Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) The service is available at any time via the Internet and during normal office hours SPONSORED BY The Energy Saving Trust and run in partnership with the Local Government Association CONTACT The Energy Saving Trust 21 Dartmouth Street London SW1H 9BP Tel: 0844 848 8830 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/business

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Envirowise [Back]

Last updated: 01 December 2010 GRANT ID: UG1160 SCHEME DETAILS Type Information Scheme Information and advice for UK businesses on all environmental issues including waste minimisation, cleaner Outline technology, compliance and pollution prevention. Services include: a free helpline; Envirowise website; Fast Track visits; events; publications; information on local help available to businesses; waste minimisation and resource efficiency clubs; business expert advice on new and forthcoming legislation; and hazardous waste reviews. Funding/ Information and advice Support Match Not applicable Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type UK businesses and organisations Size Not applicable in most cases, but some services do specify a size Location United Kingdom Copyright Idox Information Solutions Ltd.

10 APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time for information &advice; you should contact the helpline or consult the Envirowise website SPONSORED BY Government programme managed by AEA Technology plc and Serco Limited CONTACT Resource Efficiency Helpline Building 329 Harwell SIC Didcot OX11 0QJ Oxfordshire Tel: 0808 100 2040 Website: http://envirowise.wrap.org.uk/uk.html

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY: European Green Capital [Back]

Last updated: 16 June 2011 GRANT ID: ZG5690 SCHEME DETAILS Type Award, Other Term Unspecified Scheme This Award recognises the work of local authorities across Europe in making urban areas greener places to live Outline and work. Funding/ Recognition as the European Green Capital Support Match Not required Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type The Award is open to local authorities based in cities with more than 200,000 inhabitants Size Cities with more than 200,000 inhabitants Location EU Member States, candidate countries and European Economic Areas countries APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadline for submissions for the 2014 title: 14 October 2011.

The winner will be announced in June 2012 SPONSORED BY European Commission CONTACT Green Capital Secretariat Tel: +353 1 4882988 Fax: +353 1 2835676 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreencapital/index_en.htm

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Feed-in Tariff Scheme [Back]

Last updated: 14 April 2010 GRANT ID: UGCV90 SCHEME DETAILS Type Other Scheme This scheme requires energy suppliers in Great Britain to make regular payments to householders and Outline communities who generate their own electricity from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar electricity (PV) panels or wind turbines.

Funding/ A set rate paid by the energy supplier for each unit of electricity generated, plus a further 3p/kWh for each Support unit exported back to the electricity grid WHO CAN APPLY Type Householders and communities with eligible, small-scale renewable electricity and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units Size Up to 5 Mega Watts Location Great Britain APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY Energy suppliers and administered by Ofgem

CONTACT Energy Saving Trust 21 Dartmouth Street London SW1H 9BP Tel: 0800 512 012 Website: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Foresight Environmental Fund [Back]

Last updated: 21 March 2011 GRANT ID: UID090 SCHEME DETAILS Type Venture Funding Term Unspecified Scheme Innovative fund to finance low carbon waste and recycling infrastructure in London, designed to help make the Outline capital a world leader in finding new ways to exploit the cash value of waste, use it to generate green energy whilst creating jobs and developing valuable exportable skills. Eligible Small-scale waste-to-energy and recycling plants that promote sustainable and carbon-neutral economic Costs growth will be the beneficiaries of the new Fund. It is intended to promote the development of a thriving low carbon economy in line with the Mayor’s environmental and economic priorities, supporting waste infrastructure development. Repayments back to the fund will be effectively recycled to support even more projects. Funding/ Funding levels will vary according to specified needs Support Match Unspecified Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type Waste managers, technology suppliers and entrepreneurial teams and organisations that require renewable power sources or recycled products may apply. Size No restrictions Location United Kingdom (working on projects taking place in London) APPLICATION Deadline(s) Proposals, in the form of business plans, are now being sought. There is no set format for a business plan. The Foresight Group will accept executive summaries or more detailed plans. There is no deadline for proposals. Once received, they will be reviewed and respond to proposals on a rolling basis SPONSORED BY Foresight Venture Partners

12 CONTACT Matt Taylor Foresight Group ECA Court South Park Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1DU Tel: 01732 471 804 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.foresightgroup.eu

CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Green Energy Trust [Back]

Last updated: 19 August 2010 GRANT ID: UGQ420 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Term Unspecified Scheme The Green Energy Trust supports the development of new renewable energy sources in the UK that will Outline help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. The aims and objectives of the Green Energy Trust are to assist in the creation of new renewable electricity sources, and promote education in the community regarding new renewable energy generation. Eligible Projects are supported that advance renewable energy, ie result in the production of renewable electricity Costs or heat, and support communities through education and public engagement Funding/ The Trust can provide up to 50% of the project costs, up to a maximum of £25,000, although most projects Support receive £10,000 Match Not stipulated Funding Other The Trust supports all kinds of renewable technologies, including, but not restricted to, small-scale hydro, wind power, biomass, landfill gas, solar energy and ground source heat pumps WHO CAN APPLY Type Not-for-profit Size No restrictions Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) The Trust meets three times a year to consider applications usually during the first week of April, September and December. Applications should be submitted seven weeks prior to the Trustees meeting SPONSORED BY ScottishPower CONTACT The Secretary ScottishPower Green Energy Trust Business and Community Relations 3rd Floor, Main Building Cathcart Business Park Spean Street Glasgow G44 4BE Tel: (0141) 568 3492 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.scottishpowergreentrust.co.uk

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Low Carbon Networks Fund [Back]

Last updated: 20 April 2011 GRANT ID: UG9730 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Term Until 2015 Scheme Funding assistance to enable electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) in Great Britain to trial Outline new technologies, equipment, applications and methods of distribution in preparation for the widespread adoption of low carbon electricity generation. Eligible Eligible expenditure includes the costs directly related to the distribution of electricity through the Costs licensee's distribution system, including the purchase of ancillary services that facilitate the distribution of electricity, equipment and payments to remunerate distribution system users for actions undertaken as part of the project

Funding/ There is a total of £500 million for the Low Carbon Networks Fund for the period 1 April 2010 to 31 Support March 2015, which will be distributed according to: First Tier - approximately £80 million; Second Tier - £320 million; Discretionary Funding - £100 million Match Not stipulated Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type Application is open to the electricity distribution network operators (DNOs), independent distribution network operators (IDNOs), distributed generators, electricity suppliers and other interested parties (eg local authorities, technology suppliers) Location Great Britain APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadline for Second Tier initial screening submissions: 20 April 2011. Deadline for Second Tier full submissions: 18 August 2011 SPONSORED BY Ofgem CONTACT Rachel Fletcher Ofgem 9 Millbank London SW1P 3GE Tel: 020 7901 7209 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/Networks/ElecDist/lcnf/Pages/lcnf.aspx

CARBON TRUST: Low Carbon Technology Development Last updated: 01 September 2010 GRANT ID: UN3900 SCHEME DETAILS Type Loan, Grant, Venture Funding Scheme Support for the development and commercialisation of low carbon technologies, including Entrepreneurs Outline Fast Track, technology accelerators and research challenges. Funding/ Support includes: Entrepreneur Fast Track support of up to £500,000 plus business support valued at up Support to £70,000; venture capital investments of up to £500,000; and non-financial support/advice Match Public and private sources in cash or in-kind; however, funding is subject to EU State Aid rules which Funding restrict the total level of support from public funds

14 WHO CAN APPLY Type Public and private organisations such as start-ups, spin-outs, universities, research institutes and local authorities Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY The Carbon Trust CONTACT The Carbon Trust 8th Floor 3 Clement's Inn London WC2A 2AZ Tel: 0800 085 2005 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Marine Renewables Deployment Fund [Back]

Last updated: 17 May 2010 GRANT ID: UGBG80 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Scheme Assistance in the form of capital grants and revenue support to enable the early-stage pre-commercial Outline operation and trials of a number of wave and tidal-stream energy devices. Eligible The scheme supports the deployment of multi-device wave or tidal-stream electricity generating facilities Costs connected to the UK grid. Eligible costs are defined as the costs associated with the construction of the project over and above the cost of constructing a combined cycle gas turbine with the same average annual power Funding/ Capital grant of up to 25% of eligible costs, to a maximum of £5 million; and revenue support of Support £100/MWh for a maximum of seven years. The total funding available to any project is capped at £9 million Match Match funding is required Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type The scheme is open to businesses or consortia of businesses that, except in very special circumstances, are legal entities registered in the UK. This includes UK subsidiaries of overseas companies Size No restrictions Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadline: At any time. SPONSORED BY Department of Energy and Climate Change CONTACT Phil Michael MRDF Management AEA Technology Harwell Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 OQJ Tel: 0870 190 6195 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.decc.gov.uk

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Postcode Lottery Green Challenge [Back]

Last updated: 08 July 2011 GRANT ID: UGCJ60 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant, Award Term Unspecified Scheme The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is an international initiative for people who can instigate change – Outline creative, innovative thought leaders and their organisations. It will reward products and services that contribute to an eco-friendly lifestyle, directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and score highly on convenience, quality and design. Eligible The prizes, together with the assistance from leading professionals, will enable the winners to develop Costs their inventions and present them to the world within the next two years Funding/ The winner of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2011 will receive €500,000 (more than £440,000), Support expert coaching and help to bring his or her idea to market Match Match funding is not a stipulated requirement of this programme Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type Would-be entrepreneurs aged 18 years or older with a well-thought-out idea are invited to participate in the Green Challenge Location Worldwide APPLICATION Deadline(s) The 2011 deadline for receipt of applications is 29 July 2011 SPONSORED BY People's Postcode Lottery CONTACT UK Enquiries Postcode Lottery Green Challenge Postcode Lottery Ltd 37 Sheen Road Richmond Surrey TW9 1AJ Tel: 0808 109 8765 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.greenchallenge.info

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - FINANCE & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: Saltire Prize [Back]

Last updated: 07 December 2010 GRANT ID: UN7740 SCHEME DETAILS Type Award Scheme The Scottish Government has created the opportunity to award one of the biggest international innovation Outline prizes in history through the Saltire Prize - a £10 million challenge prize for advances in wave and tidal energy. The challenge will be open to teams from across the world. Eligible The prize will be awarded to the team that can demonstrate in Scottish waters a commercially viable wave Costs or tidal energy technology that achieves a minimum electrical output of 100 GWh over a continuous two- year period using only the power of the sea, and is judged to be the best overall technology after consideration of cost, environmental sustainability and safety Funding/ £10 million will be awarded to the winning team Support Match Not applicable Funding

16 WHO CAN APPLY Type Research and innovation teams in the marine energy sector Location Applications will be encouraged from Scottish-based teams, as well as from the wider international research and innovation community APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications may be made at any time until January 2015 SPONSORED BY The Scottish Government CONTACT The Saltire Prize Team Atlantic Quay 150 Broomielaw Glasgow G2 8LU Tel: (0141) 242 5528 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Action/leading/saltire-prize

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Scottish Awards for Business Excellence [Back]

Last updated: 09 GRANT ID: UG2680 July 2011 SCHEME DETAILS Type Award Term Annual Scheme The Scottish Awards for Business Excellence allow organisations to access how well they are doing and Outline benchmark their achievements against other organisations. The Awards are designed to recognise organisations at different stages of their excellence journey. The Annual Award Cycle encompasses the following: Committed to Excellence; Recognised for Excellence - 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star; Scottish Awards for Business Excellence; and European Quality Award. Funding/ Awards are presented at an awards ceremony in July Support Match Not applicable Funding Other Entry fees apply which are dependent on the method of application and range between £2,350 (plus VAT) and £9,250 (plus VAT. Applicants must demonstrate three years of continuous business history in Scotland. Applications are assessed against the criteria in the EFQM Excellence Model WHO CAN APPLY Type Any organisation, regardless of size or sector Size No restrictions Location Scotland APPLICATION Deadline(s) 2011 deadline for 2012 Awards: 3 December 2011 SPONSORED BY Quality Scotland CONTACT Ann Pike Award Project Manager Quality Scotland 11 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6LB Tel: 0131 556 2333 Fax: 0131 556 7111 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.qualityscotland.co.uk

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Shell Springboard Awards Last updated: 09 GRANT ID: UGH340 July 2011 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant, Award Term Unspecified Scheme Shell Springboard aims to provide a financial boost to small to medium-sized enterprises across the UK Outline that have an innovative business idea. Business ideas should be for a product or service which will lead to greenhouse gas reductions. The idea should also be innovative and commercially viable. Eligible Award must be spent on the proposed project Costs Funding/ Awards of between £20,000 and £40,000 are available Support Match Not stipulated Funding Other Awards are split into three UK events. Businesses must have been established for a minimum of three months WHO CAN APPLY Type Sole trader; partnership; limited company; community interest company (including government or university spin-outs) Size Less than 250 employees Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) The 2011 deadline for applications is 4 November 2011 SPONSORED BY Shell Springboard CONTACT Enquiries Shell Springboard Shell Centre London SE1 7NA Tel: 0870 850 7085 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.shellspringboard.org

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Siemens Venture Capital [Back]

Last updated: 18 August 2010 GRANT ID: UN5880 SCHEME DETAILS Type Venture Funding Term Unspecified Scheme Siemens' goal is to identify and finance young companies worldwide during their start-up phase and to Outline provide established companies with additional capital for their growth plans during the expansion phase. Through its portfolio companies, Siemens offers its customers new technological solutions and tap new markets. Its focus is on growth segments in the energy, industry and healthcare sectors. Funding/ The fund offers both venture and growth capital Support Other Technology focuses are: Energy; Industry and Healthcare

WHO CAN APPLY Type Young and innovative technology and growth companies Size No restrictions Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications may be made at any time SPONSORED BY Siemens CONTACT Siemens Venture Capital Tel: (00) 49 89 636 33585 Website: https://finance.siemens.com/financialservices/venturecapital

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Sigma Sustainable Energy Funds [Back]

Last updated: 20 April 2010 GRANT ID: UIC510 SCHEME DETAILS Type Venture Funding Term Not specified Scheme Private equity and venture capital for energy technology enterprises throughout Europe. The focus of Outline investment is in high-growth, energy-related enterprises operating in a wide range renewable or sustainable energy fields. Eligible Energy-related projects in a wide range of fields, including: wind; solar; hydroelectric; biomass (including Costs biofuels); ocean; hydrogen; geothermal; and other areas relating to sustainability Funding/ Between £100,000 and several million Support Match Not applicable Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type Companies involved in novel renewable and sustainable technologies Size Usually small Location East of Scotland APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications can be made at any time SPONSORED BY Sigma Capital Group plc CONTACT Mark Hogarth Investment Director Sigma Capital Group Plc 41 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ Tel: (0131) 220 9444 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.sigmacapital.co.uk

19 GRANT ID: UX1320 FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE: Strategic Programme Fund Last updated: 06 January 2010 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Term Unspecified Scheme Provision of project money to support policy objectives as laid out in the FCO's Strategic Priorities. The Outline main policy goals which the Programme concentrates on are: counter terrorism, weapons proliferation and their causes; promoting a low-carbon, high-growth global economy; preventing and resolving conflict; and developing effective international institutions, above all the UN and EU. Eligible Costs Eligible project costs Funding/ Up to 100% of project costs and within the range £5,000 to £100,000 Support Match Not always applicable Funding Other Projects may last for up to three years. Preference is given to organisations with demonstrable skills in the territory concerned WHO CAN APPLY Type Any, including both UK and foreign organisations. The NGO definition used by the FCO includes profit-making organisations such as companies, as well as not-for-profit organisations. Participation may be restricted where security is concerned Location UK or foreign APPLICATION Deadline(s) Application deadlines vary according to thematic programmes SPONSORED BY Foreign and Commonwealth Office CONTACT Foreign and Commonwealth Office King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH Tel: (020) 7008 5866 or 4360 Fax: (020) 7008 3047 or 4362 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/spend-our-budget/funding-programmes1/strat- progr-fund/

GRANT ID: UGBG40 CHARITABLE TRUSTS: The Ashden Trust Last updated: 11 March 2011 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Scheme This Trust has proactive grant-making policies and generally does not make grants in response to unsolicited Outline applications. However, if a project meets the Trust's priorities, it may be willing to consider an application. The Trust's support is focused on climate change, sustainable development and improving the quality of life in poorer communities in the UK. Funding/ Grants of between £1,000 and £20,000; and low interest loans. Support Match Not a stipulated requirement. Funding WHO CAN APPLY Type Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations may apply. However, only an extremely small number of Copyright Idox Information Solutions Ltd.

20 unsolicited applications are successful. Location United Kingdom. APPLICATION Deadline(s) Applications may be submitted at any time. SPONSORED BY The Ashden Trust CONTACT Alan Bookbinder Director 1st Floor Allington House 150 Victoria Street London SW1E 5AE Tel: 020 7410 0330 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ashdentrust.org.uk/index.html

CHARITABLE TRUSTS: The Dulverton Trust [Back]

Last updated: 17 May GRANT ID: UG4600 2011 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Scheme Funding for projects mainly in areas of deprivation in the fields of: youth opportunities; general welfare; Outline conservation; preservation; peace and humanitarian support; and Africa. The majority of the Trust's work is in support of national and regional charities operating in England, Scotland and Wales. The Trust seldom operates in Greater London or Northern Ireland. Minor grants are only be available for charities working locally in the North East of England, Cornwall, Devon or Wales. Eligible Project costs. Costs Funding/ The Trust offers two types of grant: Minor Grants up to £3,500 and Major Grants with no upper or lower Support limit of grant is specified in the sponsor's guidelines Match Applicants should show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured. Funding Other While the Trust has a broadly Christian ethos, priority will be given to projects which are open to all members of the community. WHO CAN APPLY Type Registered charities, or organisations with officially recognised charitable status. Location United Kingdom, although the Trust rarely supports projects in Greater London or Northern Ireland. Minor grants are only available for charities working locally in the North East of England, Cornwall, Devon or Wales. APPLICATION Deadline(s) Major grants: applications may be made at any time and will be considered in February, June and October. Minor Grants: applicants should refer to the appropriate Community Foundation for the application procedure. SPONSORED BY Dulverton Trust

CONTACT Enquiries The Dulverton Trust

21 5 St James's Place 9 Coopers Yard London SW1A 1NP Curran Road Tel: 020 7629 9121 Cardiff Fax: 020 7495 6201 CF10 5NB E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 02920 536590 Website: E-mail: [email protected] http://www.dulverton.org/index.htm Website: http://www.cfiw.org.uk/index.html Dulverton Trust Dulverton Trust The Factory Cale Cross Leat Street 156 Pilgrim Street Tiverton Newcastle upon Tyne EX16 5LL NE1 6SU Tel: 01884 235887 Tel: 0191 222 0945 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.devoncf.com/ Website: http://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/

The Dulverton Trust The Community Foundation in Wales

CORPORATE SPONSORS: Volvo Eco Adventure Awards [Back]

Last updated: 04 July 2011 GRANT ID: UGF250 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant, Award Scheme Educational award for groups of young people to gain recognition for local environmental projects that they Outline are involved in. Projects can focus on any environmental subject. Examples of suitable project subjects include: biodiversity; energy; transport; water; and waste. Funding/ Projects will be published on the Volvo Adventure website and the best projects are invited to the awards Support event in Sweden. At the conference, the following will be awarded: 1st prize - US $10,000; 2nd prize - US $6,000; and 3rd prize - US $4,000 Other Only one entry is allowed per project WHO CAN APPLY Type Groups of two to five young people aged between 13 and 16 years and an adult leader. Size Each group must have between two and five young people and have one adult team leader. Schools may enter more than one adult team leader. Location Worldwide APPLICATION Deadline(s) The current competition opened on 1 July 2011, with a deadline of 31 January 2012. SPONSORED BY Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Group CONTACT Enquiries E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.volvoadventure.org/home.aspx

22 LANDFILL COMMUNITIES FUND: Waste Recycling Environmental [Back] (WREN) Last updated: 07 April 2011 GRANT ID: UG9620 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Term Unspecified Scheme Support for environmental and community-based projects in areas of England, Scotland and Wales close to Outline Waste Recycling Group landfill sites. Projects must provide public amenities or parks; conserve biodiversity; or restore buildings for worship or which are of historic/architectural interest. Eligible Eligible projects include: provision, maintenance or improvement of a public park or public amenity; and Costs delivery of biodiversity conservation Funding/ Small Grants of £2,000 to £15,000; Main Grants between £15,000 and £50,000; and Biodiversity Action Support Fund grants from £75,000 to £250,000 Match Applicants must show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured, although 100% funding Funding may be provided in exceptional circumstances WHO CAN APPLY Type Not-for-profit groups with a constitution Location Areas within England, Wales and Scotland where WRG is operational. Area eligibility can be checked online at: http://www.wren.org.uk/apply APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadlines for Small and Main Grant Scheme are periodic (May, August and November). Specific deadline vary for each applicable area. The deadlines are listed at: www.wren.org.uk. 2011 deadline for the Biodiversity Action Fund: 31 January 2012. SPONSORED BY WREN CONTACT Enquiries Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd WREN House Manor Farm Bridgham Norfolk NR16 2RX Tel: 01953 717165 Fax: 01953 718202 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.wren.org.uk

ECOTRICITY: Wind Energy Building [Back] Programme Last updated: 23 March 2010 GRANT ID: UG9940 SCHEME DETAILS Type Other Scheme Payment to farmers and landowners, with suitable land in the United Kingdom, to lease land for the Outline development of wind energy projects through the installation of wind turbines. Funding/ The programme can provide landowners with an additional source of income. The income is normally based Support on a percentage of the revenue generated by each turbine, ie the amount of electricity generated Match Not applicable to this scheme Funding Other No capital outlay by the landowners is required. Project lifetime is typically 30 years

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23 Location United Kingdom APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY Ecotricity CONTACT Site Selection Team Ecotricity Axiom House Station Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 3AP Tel: 08000 326 100 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ecotricity.co.uk

NPOWER RENEWABLES: Wind Farm Development [Back]

Last updated: 03 August 2010 GRANT ID: UG8610 SCHEME DETAILS Type Other Scheme npower renewables provides farmers/landowners in Great Britain whose land is suitable, with the Outline opportunity, guidance and support to gain significant additional income by hosting a wind farm. Where planning consent is secured, npower renewables finances and operates the turbines and shares the return with the landowner, through an ongoing environmentally friendly income stream. Eligible Two separate schemes are available: medium/large-scale developments (4-50 or more turbines); and Costs small-scale developments (small clusters of turbines) Funding/ The level of payments varies depending on project size, the site's wind resources, and other Support technical/environmental factors. Other payments, such as rates and insurance, may also be provided Match Match funding is not required for this initiative, as a payment is paid for the use of land with no capital Funding outlay by the farmer or land owner Other Wind energy projects normally have a life of around 20-25 years

WHO CAN APPLY Type Farmers and landowners with suitable sites Location Great Britain APPLICATION Deadline(s) At any time SPONSORED BY npower renewables CONTACT npower renewables Windmill Hill Business Park Whitehill Way Swindon SN5 6PB Tel: (01793) 892052 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.npower-renewables.com/landowner/windinfo.asp

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME: Zero Waste Scotland Capital Grant Programme [Back] Copyright Idox Information Solutions Ltd.

Last updated: 07 July 2011 GRANT ID: UG1305 SCHEME DETAILS Type Grant Term Unspecified Scheme Capital funding for materials recovery facility (MRF) developments in Scotland that improve the outputs Outline material quality and/or standard; generate additional tonnage for recycling and /or divert additional material from landfill in Scotland. Eligible Grants can be used towards capital costs such as plant, equipment and infrastructure that will demonstrate an Costs improvement in dry recyclable material input and output quality at municipal, C&I and “dirty” MRFs, MBT plants and Waste Transfer Stations Funding/ The programme has a total budget of £1 million. Grants of up to £170,000 and not exceeding 50% of the total Support eligible capital costs, will be available Match Applicants must contribute at least 50% of the necessary project costs towards the total eligible capital costs Funding from their own resources

WHO CAN APPLY Type This programme is open to all Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), Mechanical Biological Treatment Plants (MBTs), re-processors and Waste Transfer Stations Location Scotland APPLICATION Deadline(s) Deadline for applications: 31 March 2012 SPONSORED BY Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) CONTACT Sarah Burns Grants & Compliance Officer WRAP The Old Academy 21 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AH Tel: 01295 819652 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.wrap.org.uk