Bio-Energy Infrastructure Scheme opens for £1.5 million of grant

26 Nov 2009 10:15am

The DECC has launched the third round of the Bio-Energy Infrastructure Scheme.

There are changes in the terms and conditions from round 2 but the final details have not been released.

As with previous rounds, the objectives of the scheme are to increase renewable energy generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while contributing to sustainable land management.

The Scheme provides grants to help the development of the supply chain required to harvest, process, store and supply biomass to heat, combined heat and power, and electricity end-users. The scheme is restricted to projects based in England and is open to businesses, local authorities and charities.

Grants will only be available for projects which complete by 31 March 2011. The deadline for receipt of applications is 26th February 2010, although applicant projects will be assessed on a rolling basis as they are received. The Department may also consider extending this deadline, depending on the rate of response. The scheme is administered on DECC’s behalf by TUV NEL Ltd.

For application forms, guidance and all information regarding the Scheme, please contact the Bio-energy Infrastructure Scheme Helpline at TUV-NEL: