Issue details
Low Carbon Challenge Fund - Green Business Grant decision - Made By Husk Ltd
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.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/08/2020
Decision due: 6 Aug 2020 by Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority
Contact: Patricia Greer, CEO Email: patricia.greer@westofengland-ca.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Chief Executives of the 4 West of England
unitary authorities were consulted on this proposal.
Decisions