Wigan groups can apply to £75k fund for community energy projects

A bumper fund worth £75,000 is now available to Wigan groups and organisations to develop a community energy project.
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Electricity North West is looking for projects eligible for support, such as solar panels on community buildings, generating energy from a water source or wind power.

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Community energy manager Helen Seagrave said: “I’m over the moon to be able to once again launch the Powering our Communities fund.

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“We first launched the fund back in 2017 and each year applications have gone from strength-to-strength and I really think that’s because people are starting to take much more notice about community energy because they want to do something to tackle the climate change.

“We know the energy landscape is constantly evolving, more and more people are taking a keen interest in net zero, and community energy projects will help contribute to ensuring the region meets its ambitious net zero targets.”

Funding up to £15,000 per project is available. Applications must be submitted by July 19 at www.enwl.co.uk/funding

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