The planned Renewable Heat Incentive scheme has been delayed until at least the summer of 2013. Further information can be found on the Department for Energy and Climate Change website.
As an interim measure a second phase of the Renewable Heat Premium has been announced:
“Under the new voucher scheme, homes not heated by mains gas will be able to apply for grants for air-to-water-source and ground and water source heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal. All householders can apply for grants for solar thermal.”
| Technology | Voucher Value |
| Solar Thermal Hot Water | £300 |
| Air to Water Source Heat Pump | £850 |
| Ground Source or Water Source Heat Pump | £1250 |
| Biomass boiler | £950 |
Visit the Energy Saving Trust website to find out how to apply.
CO2Sense was commissioned by Danby Village Hall, in conjunction with the Esk Valley Community Energy Group (EVCEG), to develop a 10 year low carbon action plan – ‘Esk Valley – A low carbon future’.
This action plan has been funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change through their ‘Local Energy Action Fund (LEAF)’ program. Through this funding, CO2Sense have also completed a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study, assessing the potential for renewable energy installations. It is recommended that this is read and considered in conjunction with the findings of this document.
CO2Sense were commissioned to produce a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study for the Esk Valley as part of the Esk Valley – a low carbon future project, funded through the Local Energy Assessment Fund by the Department for Energy and Climate Change.
This report has informed the proposed action plan that CO2Sense have also developed: ‘Esk Valley – a low carbon future’.
