Biomass action plan for Scotland
Biomass action plan for Scotland.
ANNEX C - Support measures in Scotland
| Description |
Energy use & fuel targeted |
Target sector |
Status |
Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Biomass Support Scheme Capital grants for biomass installations and woody biomass supply chain infrastructure |
Installations: Heat, electricity Supply: biomass |
Public and private (excludes householders) |
Launched Jan 2007 |
SBSS: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/infrastructure/19185/BioSupport/BioSupportIntro |
| Renewables Obligation (Scotland) |
Electricity |
Electricity generators |
Ongoing - parallel consultation |
|
| Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative ( SCHRI) Grants for community and domestic microgeneration installations. |
Heat, electricity |
Domestic and community |
Ongoing |
|
| Highlands and Islands Wood Fuel Development Programme Grants for wood fuel suppliers and end users. |
Installations: heatSupply: woody biomass |
SMEs |
Closed 2006 |
www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/web-allbysubject/66DC2FC9EFFE80F580256E30005A3788 |
| Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme Grant funding for forestry and woodland management. |
Woody biomass |
Forestry sector |
Closed 2006 |
|
| Strategic Timber Transport Fund Aims to facilitate the sustainable transport of timber in rural areas of Scotland. |
Woody biomass |
Forestry and timber industry |
Available until April 2008 |
|
| East of Scotland & West of Scotland Woodfuel Development Programmes Provide expert, local assistance to people or businesses looking to use or supply wood fuel. |
Woody biomass |
All - biomass supply and demand |
Ongoing |
|
| Farm and Agricultural Business Development Schemes Assistance towards farm diversification, including bioenergy. |
All |
Agricultural sector |
Both close in 2006 |
www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/farmdiversification/aboutfd/grantinfo/ |
| Fuel Poverty and renewables pilot scheme Pilot scheme to assess the potential for using renewable energy to tackle fuel poverty. |
Heat |
Domestic |
www.est.org.uk/schri/community/view.cfm?articleid=444&archive=1 |
|
| Loan Action Scotland Interest-free loans to SMEs for projects to reduce energy costs - can include biomass. |
All |
SMEs |
www.est.org.uk/housingbuildings/funding/scottishbusiness/financialassistance/ |
|
| Strategic Waste Fund Funding for local authorities to develop infrastructure to treat municipal solid waste. |
Supply: Waste |
Local Authorities |
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| Scottish Executive Business Support Funding available from a number of sources. Could be used to support biomass activities. |
All (not focused on biomass) |
Business |
Ongoing |
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/support/16879/6780 |
| Scottish Enterprise |
All |
Business |
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| HIE |
All |
Business |
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| Biomass Heat Acceleration Project Reduce costs and address supply chain risks in biomass heat market. Assistance available for existing and new projects & suppliers. |
Heat |
All - biomass supply and demand |
Launched October 2005 |
www.carbontrust.co.uk/technology/technologyaccelerator/biomass.htm |
| IGNITE Scotland Training for businesses operating in the wood fuel industry |
Woody biomass |
Biomass supply |
Ongoing |
|
| WRAP Funding available for biomass waste energy schemes. |
All (waste) |
All |
Ongoing |
www.wrap.org.uk/businesses/support_for_recycling_businesses/investment/capital_grant.html |
| Enhanced Capital Allowances Encourages businesses to invest in low carbon technologies, including biomass boilers. |
Heat, electricity |
Business |
Ongoing |
|
| Regional Selective Assistance Main scheme of financial assistance to create and safeguard jobs in the assisted areas of Scotland |
All |
Business |
ongoing |
EU support measures
| Description |
Energy use & fuel targeted |
Target sector |
Status |
Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU emissions trading scheme EU-wide scheme for large CO 2 emitting plant. Emissions are capped and quotas can be traded. |
Electricity, heat |
Large industrial emitters |
Ongoing. Phase 2 runs from 2008-2012. |
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/trading/eu/index.htm |
| EU Intelligent Energy Programme Promotes energy efficiency ( SAVE), the increased use of renewable energy resources ( ALTENER), and sustainable energy in transport ( STEER) |
All |
All - biomass supply and demand |
Call for proposals ended Oct 06. Next in Spring 07. |
|
| European Structural Funds, 2007-2013 Regional assistance available for economic development, including biomass projects |
All |
All |
Under consultation |
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/support/17404/8392 |
| EU 7 thRTD Framework Programme Funding for research and technical development. Includes a focus on biomass energy. |
All |
Research |
Launch due January 07 |
|
| EULIFE programme Finances projects that address community environmental interests |
All (not focused on biomass) |
All |
Closed |
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/life/index.htm ec.europa.eu/environment/life/news/futureoflife.htm |
| European Investment Bank Funding is available for renewable energy projects |
All (not focused on biomass) |
All |
Ongoing |
|
| EU support for SMEs Support targeted on SMEs is available from a number of EU sources. Follow the links provided for further advice. |
All (not focused on biomass) |
Business |
Ongoing |
www.scottish-enterprise.com/euroinfocentre www.euro-info.co.uk/ |
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