The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced a new £10 million fund to help local communities in England and Wales develop energy projects. The fund will run as a “competition”, with the chance for around 200 community organisations to receive up to £50,000 each to understand local energy efficiency, renewable energy generation issues and to get things started in local communities.
The Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF) will be managed by a number of community networks and administered by the Energy Saving Trust. This is a short-term scheme where work will need to be completed by end of March 2012.
The deadline for applications is in two weeks so you must act fast! Community organisations can apply immediately, and the first round closes at noon on 22 December.
Organisations which have chosen to put sustainability at the heart of their work
Bringing together communities acting on renewable energy and energy efficiency
A framework for the public and third sectors in Wales to commission support and advice on sustainable living