If you are considering using wind power for your home or business, it is worth looking into wind power grants as you may be able to receive significant financial assistance towards the cost of installing such a system. The UK government is keen to encourage the use of renewable sources of energy and the Energy Saving Trust manages the Low Carbon Buildings Programme on their behalf in England and the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative in Scotland, offering wind power grants to homeowners and community projects.
If you are a homeowner installing a wind power turbine on your house, you could be eligible for £1000 for each KW installed up to a limit of £2500 or 30% of the total installed cost in England, or £4000 or 30% of the total cost in Scotland. Non-profit community organisations such as registered charities and schools can also apply for wind power grants.
Wind power grants may also be available in your local area so take a look at www.est.org.uk for information on the schemes mentioned above as well as other which may be applicable in your location. Some energy supply companies also offer wind power grants as does the www.triodos.co.uk
The British Wind Energy Association has all the latest information on the variety of wind power grants available so take a look at their website at www.bwea.com
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