DECC's new grant funding programme which was discussed at the recent CLASP/DECC event has now been launched. £6m is available to help Local Authorities (LAs) in England and Wales to develop new heating and cooling networks, and expand existing networks. 

Details on how to apply for the competition can be found at:  https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-the-use-of-low-carbon-technologies/supporting-pages/heat-networks

There will be six funding rounds within the next year and a half, and you must email HNDU@decc.gsi.gov.uk for a full application pack.

Please let ailsa@claspinfo.org know if your authority decides to proceed with an application as CLASP may be able to provide some assistance and advice.  In particular, if you are interested in attending a meeting with other NW authorities to discuss ideas or coordinate joint applications we would be happy to organise that.