Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010

Projects

As an Environmental Business support provider, BEF delivers a number of projects across the county. These include:

  • Community Sustainable Energy Programme Consultants
  • Harrogate District Green Business Club
  • York Green Business Club

Community Sustainable Energy Programme

Community based organisations in England can now apply for grants for renewable technologies through the Community Sustainable Energy Programme managed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The scheme is designed to raise public awareness of the social and environmental advantages to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in order to combat climate change.

Who can apply?

Grants are available for eligible not-for-profit community based organisations in England. This includes:

  • community groups governed by a written constitution
  • registered charities and trusts
  • parish councils
  • schools and colleges
  • companies with a charitable purpose and community focus
  • mutual societies
  • church based and other faith organisations

What can be funded?

Two types of grant are available: capital and project development. The maximum Capital Grant available is ?,000 or 50% of the project cost (whichever is lower). The maximum Project Development Grant available is ?,000 or 75% of the study cost (whichever is lower).

Capital Grants are available for the purchase and installation of any of the technologies listed below:

  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Solar Thermal Hot Water
  • Wind Turbines
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps/Air Source Heat Pumps
  • Automated Wood Pellet Stoves
  • Wood Fuelled Boiler Systems
  • Micro-hydro Turbines
  • Energy Efficiency Measures (only available in conjunction with the above technologies)

Project Development Grants are available for studies investigating the feasibility of installing renewable technologies. BEF is currently working with GYMC, a community interest company based in Grimsby to provide a full project development study for their new community building.

Project Development grants will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis until all funds are spent. Capital Grants are awarded on a competitive basis at quarterly selection panel meetings.

BEF is a registered consultant on this scheme and are able to provide Project Development studies, for more information about these please contact BEF on 01904 554541 or email us at: bef@4sustainable-energy.co.uk Alternatively, for general information on the grants you can find more information via www.communitysustainable.org.uk

York Green Business Club

City of York Council
Businesses in the city centre area of York can join the 'York Green Business Club' to learn how they can adopt environmental friendly business practices and save money. The 'club' is made up of regular seminars where businesses and organisations can attend to find out how to take action. Seminars focus on Environmental Management including Waste and Recycling; Energy Efficiency; Water Efficiency; Supply Chain; Packaging Waste; Transport and Sustainable Procurement.

The club is run in partnership between the Business Environmental Forum and City of York Council

The aim of the group is for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to the environment, to increase the image of the city and ensure it remains a popular and attractive place to visit and work. The group also provides an excellent opportunity to network and share good businesses practices, and collectively ensure less waste is sent to landfill and less carbon is emitted to the atmosphere.

Who is eligible? Any business or organisation located in York. If you have an enquiry please contact therese@4sustainable-energy.co.uk or call 01904 554541.

You can register as a member here. By registering will receive information on future seminars and events that BEF holds.

Harrogate Green Business Club

Harrogate Borough Council

The Forum is currently working with businesses in Harrogate District to help you effectively manage your energy consumption and identify ways of saving money.

This free service, which is supported by Harrogate Borough Council, will provide your organisation with:

  • An environmental audit and energy walk round your site to provide baseline information on current energy usage and highlight areas where energy use can be reduced.
  • Full report and Action Plan highlighting recommendations and measures you can make to reduce your company's energy use and utility bills.
  • A final report collating each business' baseline information, recommendations and implementations will be provided.
  • Free membership of the North Yorkshire Business Environmental Forum for continued support on all environmental issues.

The service will be provided on a first come first served basis and funding is limited.

click here to see presentations from the launch event

For organisations wanting an Environmental Assessment email therese@4sustainable-energy.co.uk, or Tel: 01904 554541

Funded By:

North Yorkshire County Council

For more information on any of the above projects please contact the forum.

To find out how other organisations have benefited read our case studies page.

Latest News about this and other projects.

For organistaions wanting an Environmental Assessment email therese@4sustainable-energy.co.uk, or Tel: 01904 554541

Past Projects