Deadline for the the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme is fast approaching

(29/01/2010)

The SBHS (Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme), unveiled by Jim Mather, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, will give grants of up to 40 per cent of project costs, capped at £100,000. The funding is open to small and medium-sized businesses to install renewable energy heating systems.

SMEs in England and Scotland can also borrow £5,000 to £200,000 interest-free for the installation of renewable energy or energy efficient plant – such as wind turbines, Solar PV and Biomass.

Biomass Solutions, part of Perpetual Energy UK, is urging businesses, farmers and public sector organisations to submit their applications for the third round of the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme, as the deadline is fast approaching: The closing date for the grant-giving scheme - set up to support businesses wishing to install biomass systems - is February 12.

Biomass Solutions is offering free help and assistance to farmers, commercial companies and public sector organisations interested in accessing this funding.

Bruce Laird, Director of Biomass Solutions based in Scotland, said: “We can complete all the relevant application forms on behalf of organisations to help finance Biomass projects. Our aim is to help businesses to reduce their carbon emission and save on their energy bills by installing low carbon technologies. In essence, we can make energy simple for businesses. It doesn’t have to be a headache.”

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