Key Features
What is the aim of the scheme?
- To support the installation of biomass-fuelled heat and combined heat and power projects in the industrial, commercial and community sectors.
What is the geographical coverage?
- Installations must be in England.
Who can apply?
- The industrial, commercial and community sector.
- This includes, but is not restricted to, public and private limited companies (Ltd and plc), sole traders, farmers, local authorities, hospitals, universities, schools, housing associations, charities etc.
- Applications can only be made by the ultimate owner of the biomass boiler or CHP plant.
- Householders and individuals are not eligible.
What is classed as eligible technology?
• Biomass heat boilers and combined heat and power (CHP) equipment, including anaerobic digesters for heat-only or CHP.
What is classed as permitted fuel?
- The boiler or CHP plant must be fuelled by eligible biomass.
What is the maximum grant rate that I can apply for?
- A variable rate of up to 40% of the difference in cost of installing the biomass boiler or CHP plant compared to installing the fossil fuel alternative.
What are the maximum and minimum grant awards?
- The maximum single award is £500,000 per installation. Applications covering several installations can apply for up to £500,000 for each installation.
- There is no minimum award threshold.
How long is the application window?
- The scheme is open to applications from 10 December 2008 until at least 30 April 2009. The window may be extended if there are unallocated funds remaining at the end of this period.
- Applications will be assessed as and when they are received. The aim is to issue a decision within 4-6 weeks of receipt of an application.
All enquiries should be addressed to biocapitalgrants@aeat.co.uk