The Bio-Energy Capital Grant Scheme is part of the UK Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF) funded by the DECC (Department of Energy & Climate Change) and provides capital grants towards the cost of equipment for the installation of biomass-fuelled heat and/or combined heat and power (CHP) projects (including anaerobic digestion). The Bio-Energy Capital Grant Scheme is aimed at businesses, organisations and charities in commercial, industrial and community sectors, whereas individuals and homeowners may be eligible for grants from the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
The grant is designed to cover up to a maximum of 40% of the difference in the cost of installing biomass or CHP equipment compared to a fossil fuel alternative. There is no minimum grant but the maximum per installation is £500,000. For more information on the Bio-Energy Capital Grant Scheme visit follow the link to their website. The sixth round of Bio-Energy Capital Grant Scheme applications in England (see below for similar schemes in other UK countries) is expected to end on 31st March 2010, although this may be extended if funds allow.
There are similar schemes to the Bio-Energy Capital Grant Scheme available in Wales and Scotland as detailed below:
- Wales – The Wood Energy Business Scheme 2 offers grants to micro-businesses, SMEs and social enterprises. More information can be found on the Forestry Commission
- Scotland – Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme funding which offers grants for up to 50% of the difference in the cost of installing biomass or CHP equipment compared to a fossil fuel alternative (maximum funding of £100,000 per installation). More information can be found at the Scottish Government website. The third round of the Biomass Heat Scheme has now closed.
- We are not aware of a similar scheme currently available in Northern Ireland.
Source: www.bioenergycapitalgrants.org.uk 2010
