Capital Grant Aid
Capital grant schemes are available (but are not vital) to support AD plant construction. Regional funding for AD projects is available through the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). The conditions for receiving funding vary by region. To contact your Development Agency, follow the links below.
England, Scotland, Wales. For Capital Grant Aid in Northern Ireland see the Northern Ireland tab at the top of this page.
Enhanced Capital Allowance
The Enhanced Capital Allowance Energy scheme provides businesses with enhanced tax relief for investments in equipment that meets published energy-saving criteria. With CHP, case by case Certification is needed to ensure support is provided for ‘good quality’ CHP. Certification is achieved using the CHP Quality Assurance programme (CHPQA). Renewables East provide a simple guide to CHPQA and ECA for biomass projects.
Gate Fees
Organic residues from third parties can attract a gate fee. However, when creating a business plan it is important to remember the value of gate fees can fall significantly. See the Wastes page for more information and the Regulations page for more on the regulations behind waste handling.
Carbon Trust Loan
The Carbon Trust provide 0% interest loans to businesses investing in energy saving equipment. Loans are available from £3,000 to £20,000. The loan amount is dependent on the size of the overall investment and the CO2 savings of the project. Find out how to apply for a Carbon Trust loan.
Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF)
The Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF) is the UK’s financial commitment to tackling climate change within the UK and developing countries. WRAP, with support from the Carbon Trust, is delivering the Anaerobic Digestion Demonstration Programme. The progress of the 5 projects selected for funding, including photos, can be followed on the WRAP website.
Other Grant Aid and Support
WRAP provides funding on occasion, including capital grants. WRAP are currently administering a Food Waste Collection Fund until 2011 to support English local authorities on the separate collection of food waste. WRAP's Organics Funding Guide provides information on support for bio-energy and food waste processing projects.
Private Equity
Private equity finance may also be an option. To read more about what banks and financiers may be looking for, see page 75 of this report into the economics of AD by the Andersons Centre.
For information on incentives like the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-in Tariffs, see the Incentives page.
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