Last month, the region’s power network operator launched its Powering our Communities fund.
The fund, worth £75,000, is part of the firm’s commitment to supporting the growth of local and community energy to help meet the UK’s target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Each group or organisation will be able to apply for funding worth up to £20,000 for projects to support community and local energy groups to develop, grow and address energy challenges.
Ahead of the November 6th deadline, Electricity North West community energy manager, Helen Seagrave, is urging groups to apply and not get caught out by the fast approaching deadline.
She said: “We’ve had a tremendous start since launching the fund last month having received a number of applications.
“But there’s still time to get involved and we want to hear from groups or organisations that may need a helping hand with current or new community energy projects.
“The energy landscape is changing rapidly, particularly to ensure net zero targets of 2038 in Greater Manchester and 2050 for the rest of the region are met.
“Community and local energy can play a vital role in ensuring these targets are met while saving money too and I’d urge any group or organisation to apply before time runs out.”
Projects which qualify for funding could be new business models, scaling up a community energy or local energy project or engaging communities to ensure no-one gets left behind as the energy system changes.
Applications for the fund must be submitted by November 6th, to find out more and apply, please visit the Powering our Communities Fund webpage.
Photo: Community energy manager Helen Seagrave at the Halton Lune community-owned hydroelectric scheme on the river Lune, a recipient of the funding last year.
