Funding

It may be possible to obtain funding towards the capital cost of your DACHS installation or refurbishment and expansion of your existing scheme. In the UK, funding is currently limited to public sector projects and there are two schemes running:-

• Energy Saving Trust’s Community Energy Programme
  The Community Energy Programme offers funding of up to 40% of the capital cost associated with a community heating scheme.
  
  Grants are also available providing up to 50% funding towards the development work associated with a community heating scheme. The grant could help cover the costs of Option Appraisal, Business Planning and the Preparation of Tender Documentation.
  Further details can be found on www.est.org.uk/communityenergy
  
  
• Energy Efficiency Commitments (EEC)
  The Energy Efficiency Commitments (EEC) scheme is critical to the UK Government’s aims for improving energy efficiency within low income households. This includes multi-occupancy properties such as extra care schemes, residential homes for the elderly and sheltered accommodation. Under the scheme, energy suppliers contribute an amount per customer towards funding energy efficiency measures, helping to tackle issues such as affordable warmth and fuel poverty. The level of funding depends on the energy supplier and the amount of carbon savings offered by the project.
  Further details can be found on www.defra.gov.uk/environment/energy/eec

There are a number of companies in the UK who specialise in project feasibility studies and sourcing capital funding. Please Contact Us and we will be pleased to advise an appropriate organisation that may be able to assist you.