Funding
Many school energy projects lead to the desire to reduce energy consumption or to invest in renewable energy. Aspirations are often hindered by financial constraints so we have highlighted sources of funding that can help turn dreams into reality!
Community Sustainable Energy Programme
The Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP) is an open grants
programme run by BRE as an award partner of the Big Lottery Fund as
part of its Changing Spaces programme. The programme will help
community based organisations and schools in England to reduce their
energy bills and environmental impact as well as raising public
awareness of climate change and how to tackle it.
The programme has now opened for business. All application materials
and guidance are now available on the scheme's website
www.communitysustainable.org.uk or from the helpline 08453 671671.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Switched on Communities
The Switched on Communities grant scheme is available to schools participating in the Eco-Schools environmental award programme. Applications for grants up to a maximum of £5000 will be considered to allow positive change and development within a school. Priority will be given to projects that clearly demonstrate an energy efficiency element or identify technology solutions to environmental improvements. The Switched on Communities grant scheme provides a selection of energy saving white goods (those displaying the Energy Saving Logo) such as fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers and energy efficient light bulbs.
E.ON SOURCE Fund
The E.ON SOURCE Fund offers grants of up to £30,000 to community groups and not for profit organisations who wish to consider and implement sustainable energy projects in their buildings, from energy efficiency through to micro-generation.
Low Carbon Buildings Programmes
The Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme will provide funding to schools, colleges and universities for a range of renewable energy measures.
Half price solar energy systems for schools
Solar4Schools has been designed to help primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities apply for half price solar energy systems by providing advice for solar PV projects under the government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme. Solar4Schools and its supporting website is provided by Solarcentury and Scottish and Southern Energy and includes information about solar energy, some teaching resources and details of schools which have successfully received solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.
