AD Heating Ltd: Grants & Loans

There are a number of different schemes currently available to assist those interested in making the move to renewable heating. The information below are the options that we are currently aware of and we will update this with new information as it becomes available.

The Energy Savings Trust Scotland - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland

As well as free, independent and local energy saving advice, the Energy Savings Trust offers a Home Renewables Loan of up to £2000 interest free. Their website gives further details on the RHI scheme and is the home for the RHPP application process, as well as providing a cashback calculator.

The Energy Savings Trust also offer Business Loans which are interest free for values between £1,000 - £100,000 – please see the EST website for further details.

Scotland Rural Development Programme - www.scotland.gov.uk

The Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (SRDP) is the programme of funding for rural areas in Scotland. With a £1.6 billion budget, it includes environmental, economic and social measures and runs over a seven year period. Its aims are to increase competitiveness in agriculture and forestry, improve the environment and the countryside and enhance the quality of life in rural areas. Land managers, individuals and groups can apply for grants offered by the different schemes included in the programme.

Forestry Commission - www.forestry.gov.uk

The Forestry Commission deliver grant support for woodfuel installations through the £3.3 million Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme, in partnership with Scottish Government. They have a network of advisers across Scotland providing advice on woodfuel to businesses, communities and individuals; they advise the rural sector on grants available for supply chain development and woodfuel installations. Their European-funded Regional Biomass Advice Network is a comprehensive programme of work to support development of the sector, in partnership with Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and Forest Research. The dedicated website at www.usewoodfuel.co.uk has information using woodfuel in many different types of situation, from heating the home to developing a large-scale energy plant.

Department of Energy & Climate Change - www.decc.gov.uk

To meet the 2020 15% renewable energy target, DECC needs to develop new ways of generating renewable energy in all sectors, including heat. Some form of financial assistance is needed to expand renewable heat because other forms of heat are currently cheaper. Such support will enable more people to afford renewable heat and, by expanding the market, help bring costs down more quickly.

DECC has set up a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) such that owners will receive an income from their renewable heat installation, along with an interim voucher scheme the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) ...click here for more information...

Support for Aberdeenshire Business (SAB) - www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Sustainable Business Grants - Grants of up to £5,000 or 50% of the costs of the project, whichever is the lesser, are available to encourage businesses to install environmentally sustainable processes. In addition the grant is available to encourage good practice in areas such as using renewable energy, waste management, efficient use of resources, recycling and establishing sustainable working practices. The grant is also available for the installation of equipment. Businesses can apply for SAB assistance through any of the local offices of Aberdeenshire Council, Economic Development.