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02/11/2005
Government announces renewable energy funding
The government is to unveil plans for a £30 million funding package aimed at promoting renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks will outline the measures, which includes plans for micro wind turbines, solar panels and other microgeneration technologies, at the launch of the Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College in London.
The funding will be provided over three years for the Low Carbon Building Programme.
Mr Wicks said: “The installation of microgeneration products such as micro-turbines, solar panels and air source heat pumps are an excellent way for individuals, communities and businesses to make their own contribution to tackling climate change. As these become more widespread they can help to teach children and future generations about the benefits of renewable energy and the need to use our resources more responsibly.”
Mr Wicks said that he had called on the major businesses in the energy sector to work with his department to expand the microgeneration sector. He said that Shell, EDF Energy, SSE and Scottish Power had all expressed support of the scheme.
Vincent de Rivaz, Chief Executive of EDF Energy, said: “There is no silver bullet for dealing with the challenge posed by climate change. Energy efficiency will be vital and I am convinced there is a great deal more to be done to encourage the changes in behaviour, which can really make a difference to energy consumption.”
The funding was also welcomed by the microgeneration industry. Philip Wolfe, Chief Executive of the Renewable Power Association said: “Mass market renewables provide an important new dimension to the sustainable energy mix and the best way of engaging the public in this issue.”
Mr Wicks will also announce details of the latest round of successful grant applications under the solar scheme at the launch.
Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts and Bugle Village Hall in Cornwall are just two of the 15 projects that will be receiving a total of £1.09 million from existing money for their solar schemes.
(KMcA/SP)
Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks will outline the measures, which includes plans for micro wind turbines, solar panels and other microgeneration technologies, at the launch of the Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College in London.
The funding will be provided over three years for the Low Carbon Building Programme.
Mr Wicks said: “The installation of microgeneration products such as micro-turbines, solar panels and air source heat pumps are an excellent way for individuals, communities and businesses to make their own contribution to tackling climate change. As these become more widespread they can help to teach children and future generations about the benefits of renewable energy and the need to use our resources more responsibly.”
Mr Wicks said that he had called on the major businesses in the energy sector to work with his department to expand the microgeneration sector. He said that Shell, EDF Energy, SSE and Scottish Power had all expressed support of the scheme.
Vincent de Rivaz, Chief Executive of EDF Energy, said: “There is no silver bullet for dealing with the challenge posed by climate change. Energy efficiency will be vital and I am convinced there is a great deal more to be done to encourage the changes in behaviour, which can really make a difference to energy consumption.”
The funding was also welcomed by the microgeneration industry. Philip Wolfe, Chief Executive of the Renewable Power Association said: “Mass market renewables provide an important new dimension to the sustainable energy mix and the best way of engaging the public in this issue.”
Mr Wicks will also announce details of the latest round of successful grant applications under the solar scheme at the launch.
Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts and Bugle Village Hall in Cornwall are just two of the 15 projects that will be receiving a total of £1.09 million from existing money for their solar schemes.
(KMcA/SP)
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