The Carbon Trust has launched a new fund providing
capital for smaller businesses to replace old, energy inefficient equipment.
The £7m fund has been made available to SMEs on a first come-first served
basis, and will offer energy saving training, cost saving assessments,
implementation advice, and capital support for the installation of energy
efficiency equipment. Eligible companies can apply for a capital contribution
to cover up to 15% of an energy efficiency project or equipment replacement
cost, up to a maximum of £10,000. The fund can also be used to purchase a range
of equipment, including:
* Energy
efficient lighting
* Heating
* Ventilation
* Air
Conditioning (HVAC)
* Energy
efficiency controls.
The scheme is expected to support 1000 to 2000 smaller
businesses across England, Scotland and Wales. It is expected to enable
participating businesses to invest £55m in energy saving projects which would
deliver them energy savings of almost £130m.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
For further information visit: The Carbon Trust