Funding for renewable energy projects across the West of England. Open until Wednesday 15th January 2025.
The Local Energy Scheme supports and funds renewable energy projects across the West of England. The Scheme is helping us to deliver our commitments to increase renewable energy generation, decarbonise local energy systems and support local communities in the West of England. The scheme has had multiple rounds, awarding money to ambitious projects.
The funding is intended to:
and:
To apply:
Read and understand the details and guidance.
If you are awarded a grant, your procurement process must be in line with these rules.
renewables@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
If you have any queries about this grant, please contact Micaela Basford, Renewable Energy Project Manager on 07770 814462 or renewables@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Discover information and case studies from previous energy projects supported by grant funding via the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Round 1 awarded £500,000 to Ambition Community Energy (ACE) to build a 150-metre wind turbine in Avonmouth, delivering 4.2 megawatts (MW) renewable energy generation capacity and enough electricity to power over 3,000 homes. This community-led project supports the delivery of the Ambition Lawrence Weston Community Plan.
Round 2 awarded £250,000 to Bath and West Community Energy BWCE to install a 2.1MW solar farm at Fairy Hill in Compton Dando.
£77,000 was also awarded to Cleveland Pools to install infrastructure for a water source heat pump for the pools’ heating.
Round 3 Revenue awarded more than £340,000 to feasibility and development projects in July 2024. The six successful projects are:
The first round of the Scheme was funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It is now funded by the West of England Recovery Fund and Green Recovery Fund. The £60m Green Recovery Fund was set up to help us meet our climate and ecology ambitions.
Organisations who want to partner with the West of England to create a resilient and affordable energy system can get further advice from the South West Energy Hub. The Hub offers support in developing and implementing local energy projects as well as step-by-step advice for business cases, from planning to financing.