Save and Generate tackles Renewable Energy funding

Save and Generate has joined a discussion by a panel of experts highlighting the millions of pounds in funding available for communities in Wales to start renewable energy programmes.

The discussion panel, held at the recent Energy Advice Day in Fishguard, was the cornerstone of the event and covered various issues relating to community-led energy generation.

The discussion panel was conducted by experts including Save and Generate director Mike Soldner, alongside high profile speakers from Severn Wye Energy Agency and the Welsh Eco Centre.

A key topic was the amount of funding available to non-commercial organisations, and why it is not being used.

Mike commented: "The funding scheme has not been very high profile due to the challenges experienced to date with issuing preparatory grants".

"However, two or three have now been approved and the pipeline is increasing".

"This funding will help drive communities to adopt technologies that will assist in generating their own power".

"It's imperative that communities are made more aware of what the funding opportunities are to assist them in going greener".

Save and Generate is a partner organisation to Transition Bro Gwaun and offers a range of services to assist communities in establishing and implementing initiatives, which includes exploring the funding available to support 'Transition Towns' in achieving their energy saving objectives.

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