Issue details
Low Carbon Challenge Fund – Green Business Grant decision – Avon Industrial Doors 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: Avon Industrial Doors Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: South Gloucestershire
Project description: Based in Yate, Avon Industrial Doors are
planning to replace their existing fluorescent lighting in their
workshop and office areas with LED units, as well as install a
17kWp solar PV array on the roof of their warehouse building.
Project timescale: October – December 2020
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
Greenhouse gas emissions: 7.9tCO2e
Energy use: LED - 16% reduction in electricity; Solar PV - 59% of
electricity use offset
Energy costs: £2,192 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: 22/10/2020
Decision due: 15 Oct 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