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LIGHT will provide intensive support to businesses in promoting, understanding, implementing and using biomass heating systems and supply chains. It will offer 1:1 support, training, visits,case studies, feasibility studies and capital grants.
Lincolnshire Green Heat Scheme ( LiGHT)
The County Council is taking a lead in the national energy drive to use fuel from forestry, crops and waste (Biomass), with its Lincolnshire Green Heat Scheme (LiGHT).
Since its launch in autumn 2005 the scheme has played a significant role in establishing biomass in Lincolnshire. Biomass ( fuel from forestry, crops and waste) reduces carbon emissions by up to 90% and supports local farming and forestry and the potential savings could be the equivalent nationally of taking 3.25 million cars off the roads.
Projects supported range from small schemes heating a few buildings to large schemes providing heat to hospitals, greenhouses and historic buildings.
Project aims:
- To give advice on fuel production for farmers and wood product manufacturers
- Facilitate capital grant assistance to heating system purchasers
"By growing energy on our farms and estates and by reducing unwanted wood, we can create local jobs, strengthen rural economies and make warm homes and businesses affordable."
Lincolnshire County Council information leaflet.
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