Decision details

Delegated authority has been granted to the WECA Chief Executive to take decisions on the award of Green Business Grants (through the Low Carbon Challenge Fund) in consultation with the Chief Executives of the West of England unitary authorities.
The key details of this Green Business Grant application were as follows:
Green Business grant applicant: Made By Husk Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Made by Husk are a manufacturer of bespoke kitchen fittings including cupboard doors and drawer fronts. Grant funding was sought to upgrade their existing fluorescent lighting to LED fittings, as well as installing solar photovoltaic panels on the roof.
Project timescale: August 2020 – February 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
Annual greenhouse gas emission savings: 6.0tCO2e
Annual energy use savings: 14% on electricity use for the lighting and 30% offset through solar PV
Annual energy cost savings: £1,856 on electricity bills

The proposal was assessed by officers as meeting the required criteria in terms of value for money, deliverability and financial viability.

To award £4,356 to Made By Husk Ltd in relation to their Green Business Grant application (ref: GBG067).

Not applicable in relation to this specific decision, i.e. this was the option considered.