13 December 2011

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has announced funding of £10 million for local community energy projects, and a £20 million boost to the existing public sector energy efficiency loan scheme.

The new £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund, managed by a number of community networks and administered by the Energy Saving Trust, will be run as a competition, with the chance for around 200 community organisations to get to grips with energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. Organisations including parish councils, voluntary associations, development trusts and faith groups are all eligible to apply.