Latest articles on Low Carbon Buildings Programme 
Closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could put the brakes on the growth of renewables in the UK(11/06/2010)
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) scheme was closed to applications on Monday 24 May 2010, and although projects which have already applied for funding will be considered, no new applications can now be made. Dimplex has expressed concern over the sudden closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme following the new coalition government’s withdrawal of grant funding for renewables projects as part of its plan to make immediate spending cuts of £6 billion. The scheme has been key t... [more]
Daikin Solar thermal collectors have been awarded Solar Keymark and can benefit from LCBP grants(05/02/2010)
The Solar Keymark is a voluntary mark, developed by the European standardisation bodies, which are member of the European Committee for Standardisation. The Solar Keymark certification helps users to select quality solar collectors. Daikin Solar thermal collectors have been awarded Solar Keymark for solar thermal products; a certification which is mandatory for end users and organisations to access financial incentives, such as grants available through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCB... [more]
Budget gives a massive boost to microgeneration manufacturers(01/05/2009)
The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has given a massive boost to microgeneration manufacturers by pledging £5 billion to low-carbon investments. This will help to generate 900,000 jobs in the renewable energy industry. Substantial funds have also been pledged to support existing manufactures. This will place the UK at the forefront of a worldwide low-carbon boom. A sum of £45 million has been set aside for small-scale renewable energy through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. Grant assistan... [more]
College in Derby uses renewable energy sources(07/04/2009)
St Benedict’s Catholic and Performing Arts College in Derby provides secondary education for around 1,500 pupils and was originally built back in the 1940s. Since then new buildings have been added on, the latest of which is the changing block and a new all-weather pitch, which has recently been completed. The school has been refurbished through the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. They took the decision to use renewable energy sources, wherever possible, which included the i... [more]
West Somerset Community College reduces environmental impact with Danfoss Heat Pumps(24/03/2009)
The Skills and Enterprise Centre at The West Somerset Community College will provide young people in the area with the opportunity to gain high quality vocational training in a wide variety of industries such as building, carpentry, motor vehicle maintenance, hair and beauty, child care and hospitality. The new Centre is reaping the rewards of renewable energy from heat pumps, supplied and installed by Danfoss Heat Pumps. The College was able to take advantage of funding through the Low Car... [more]
Schools have until June 2009 to apply for Wind Turbine Grants
(10/02/2009)
Iskra Wind Turbines is calling for schools to act now and take advantage of grants for wind turbines available through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2 (LCBP2). Schools can claim 50 percent of the costs of installing and commissioning a wind turbine under the LCBP2, but only have until June 2009 to complete their applications. The process is not arduous and Iskra’s distributor Segen provides hands-on support to make sure that the online applications are completed successfully. LCB... [more]
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