Round 6 of the Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme (for England only) aims to promote the efficient use of biomass for energy, by stimulating the early deployment of biomass fuelled heat and biomass combined heat and power projects. The scheme is aimed at businesses, organisations and charities in the commercial, industrial and community sectors in England, that are considering investing in biomass-fuelled heat and/or combined heat and power projects, including anaerobic digesters. Capital grants are awarded towards the cost of equipment in complete installations.  Grant Value - maximum:  £ 500,000.  No minimum.  Grants are offered at a variable rate of up to 40% of the difference in cost of installing the biomass boiler or CHP plant compared to installing a fossil fuel alternative.

The application form and guidance notes www.bioenergycapitalgrants.org.uk – supposed to be available before the end of December.  The final deadline for applications is 31 March 2010.  Email biocapitalgrants@aeat.co.uk to register your interest in Round 6 and to be notified when the forms are available.

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