Greg Barker, Minister for Energy and Climate Change has announced that 24 local authorities across England and Wales have been awarded more than £2.1 million to support the development of low carbon heat network projects.

Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said:

This is another step the Coalition Government is taking to help drive down the long term cost of energy bills. Heat networks are a defining part of our smarter, cleaner energy future.

Local authorities are looking at innovative ways to supply low carbon heat to a range of buildings such as multi-storey apartments, office buildings and social housing.

Since the first round of funding at the end of January 2014, interest from local communities has grown with more than 50 local authorities so far receiving grants ranging from £15,000 to £250,000 each.

As part of the funding, councils will be given commercial and technical support and guidance, including assistance in developing robust business plans to help attract commercial investment to supply heat efficiently and cost-effectively to homes and businesses. 

Full Press – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/funding-boost-for-low-carbon-heating

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