Decision details

Delegated authority has been granted to the Combined Authority 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.

Green Business grant applications were considered as follows:

Green Business grant applicant: First Class Comms Ltd
Sector: Information and communication
Local authority area: North Somerset
Project description: Installation of 5 variable refrigeration heating/cooling systems to serve office premises
Project timescale: May-June 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 4.2tCO2e
* Annual energy use: 29.4% on electricity use
* Annual energy cost: £1,318 on energy bills

Green Business grant applicant: 299 Lighting Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Refurbishment of premises through LED lighting and a Solar PV system to power upgraded lighting and reduce overall electricity consumption
Project timescale: May-June 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 19.5tCO2e
* Annual energy use: 40% on electricity use and offsets 138% electricity
* Annual energy cost: £6,074 on energy bills

Green Business grant applicant: Bodywise UK Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: South Gloucestershire
Project description: Installation of solar PV to a warehouse roof
Project timescale: May-June 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 9.70tCO2e
* Annual energy use: Offsets 249% of electricity use
* Annual energy cost: £3,022 on energy bills

Green Business grant applicant: Bristol Bike Project (CIC)
Sector: Wholesale and retail trade
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Upgrading all existing lighting (fluorescent tubes and halogen) to LEDs to reduce electricity consumption
Project timescale: May-June 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 6-20 tCO2e saved per £10,000 grant
* Annual energy use: 14.3% on electricity use
* Annual energy cost: £671 on energy bills

Green Business grant applicant: Smith Consult Ltd
Sector: Professional, scientific and technical activities
Local authority area: North Somerset
Project description: Installation of Solar PV panels on the roof of the office building to generate electricity and reduce carbon footprint
Project timescale: May-June 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 2.9tCO2e
* Annual energy use: 53.7% offset electricity use
* Annual energy cost: £910 on energy bills

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

The Chief Executives of the West of England unitary authorities were consulted on these proposals and were in agreement with the decision.

1. To award £7,481.50 to First Class Comms Ltd in relation to their Green Business Grant application (ref: GBG088).
2. To award £14,397.88 to 299 Lighting Ltd in relation to their Green Business Grant application (ref: GBG093).
3. To award £10,697 to Bodywise UK Ltd in relation to their Green Business Grant application (ref: GBG104).
4. To award £2,815 to Bristol Bike Project (CIC) in relation to their Green Business Grant application (ref: GBG089).
5. To award £4,274.29 to Smith Consult Ltd in relation to their Green Business Grant application (ref: GBG097).

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