Councils want to prioritise retrofits to combat energy costs, but face funding gap
Almost half of UK councils feel they’ll be unable to pay for rising energy bills unless they’re able to invest to retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient, with 15% warning that some public buildings may become unusable. The survey found thatBritons in certain council tax bands could get £2,000 grant to improve energy efficiency
The Government’s ECO+ scheme is predicted to help households save £310 on energy bills every year by improving their home’s energy efficiency. Launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) last month, the ECO+Government rolls out £635m to boost energy efficiency for public buildings
Hundreds of public buildings across England could be eligible for energy efficiency upgrades, as the Government looks to drive down energy usage and help tame spiralling bills. Through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, schools, hospitals, leisureOxFutures grant recipient, Magdalen Road Studios, begins work
Work has begun on the OxFutures grant funded project at the artists studios in East Oxford. Magdalen Road Studios is a registered charity that provides artists’ studios, exhibition space and public engagement with contemporary art in the heart of EastOxford-based company EZ-Charge are raising funds to create easy-access public charge points
The ground-breaking company EZ-Charge, are currently raising finance via Ethex to make EV ownership and charging easier. With the creation of easy-access public charge points, they are extending the network. EZ-Charge is an Oxfordshire basedOxFutures grant recipient, Hill End, secures further grant funding
Hill End outdoor learning centre received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install secondary glazing in their dormitory buildings. Hill End has been offering unique outdoor learning experiences since the 1920s. They are a multi-use site,Oxfordshire Community Land Trust secures funding for affordable housing
Oxfordshire Community Land Trust (OCLT) has announced their success in securing funding for eight affordable apartments in Dean Court from the Vale of White Horse District Council (VOWHDC) and the Oxfordshire Growth Board. On March 24th Vale of White HorseMore grant funding awarded
OxFutures has been busy approving funding for many and varied organisations over the past few months. Energy efficiency Four organisations have successfully applied for funding worth £19,900 to cover some of the costs of installing energy efficiency
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