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Rural areas could benefit from £10 million fund that has already helped over 150 rural communities become cleaner and more sustainable.
As part of the Clean Energy Fund, rural sports clubs, schools and churches could power their buildings with clean electricity, cut their bills and reduce emissions. Community groups will also be encouraged to save money on energy bills, reduce emissions and make money by selling energy back to the grid.
New community projects across England are now being encouraged to apply for feasibility grants of up to £40,000 for green initiatives, including solar battery storage, wind, hydro and geothermal heat projects.
Chris Skidmore, Energy and Clean Growth Minister, said: “It will take all corners of the country and sections of society to help us to tackle climate change on our path to becoming a net zero emissions economy and communities are at the heart of our mission for a greener planet. This £10 million fund can help sports clubs, churches and schools not only save money and reduce emissions by creating their own clean energy but also make money by selling it back to the grid.”
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