The Rural Regeneration Zone continues to develop projects that contribute to its Strategic Objective of developing a thriving economy through environmental excellence. The latest project to receive funding through the Environmental Economy Strategic Investment Framework is the Renewable Energy Capital Grants Scheme which will be known locally by the more snappy title of ReThink Energy.
Climate Change, escalating fuel prices and declining natural resources that provide us with our energy needs are becoming increasingly relevant to businesses and residents at all levels. However, businesses remain largely unaware of the options available to them in the provision of renewable technology that could reduce their demand on natural resources and provide significant cost and carbon dioxide savings. Added to this, many businesses believe costs of developing and implementing renewable technology projects and in sourcing alternative fuel sources for these projects to be prohibitive.
Re:think Energy seeks to engage with Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s) situated in, or who are benefitting the Rural Regeneration Zone (RRZ) areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire and parts of Worcestershire in order to undertake awareness raising, feasibility services and offer help with funding (for up to 50% of the capital cost investment), to install renewable energy technologies. RE:think Energy will also help provide openings for business within the RRZ to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the growing low carbon economy through the manufacture, supply and installation of renewable technologies and services.
For moreinformation on RE:think Energy please contact the Re:think Energy Manager on 01743277130 or email info@rethinkenergy.org.uk