Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne today announced the first 82 local energy projects to win funding from the new £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund.
Winning bids include opening show homes to demonstrate solid wall insulation to the public, schemes to check the energy efficiency of homes and invest in renewable energy, and events to promote the uptake of energy efficiency in local communities.
In the North West, successful projects include; MERCi/East Manchester, Action for Sustainable Living, Groundwork Oldham, Bolton Community Homes, and Parksway Bungalows in Greater Manchester; Alt Valley in Merseyside; Ashton Hayes and Low Carbon Lymm in Cheshire & Warrington, Whalley Community Hydro and Green Vale Homes in Lancashire.
Details of how to apply for the second round of LEAF are available on the Green Communities website
