Issue details
Low Carbon Challenge Fund – Green Business Grants
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: SS Great Britain Trading Ltd
Sector: Wholesale and retail trade
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Heat recovery system
Project timescale: June - September 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 113.2tCO2e
* Annual energy use: 21.4% on gas use
* Annual energy cost: £12,792 on energy bills
Green Business grant applicant: The Bath Pub Company Ltd
Sector: Accommodation and food services
Local authority area: Bath & North East Somerset
Project description: Installation of induction appliances
Project timescale: June 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 7.2 tCO2e
* Annual energy use: 28% on overall energy use
* Annual energy cost: £1,953 on energy bills
Green Business grant applicant: Ontel Services Ltd
Sector: Information and communication
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Installation of heat pumps and solar PV
panel
Project timescale: June - August 2021
Approximate annual savings analysis of the proposal:
* Annual greenhouse gas emissions: 3.3tCO2e
* Annual energy use: 50.1% on electricity use.
* Annual energy cost: £1,035 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.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/06/2021
Decision due: 21 Jun 2021 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 West of England
unitary authorities were consulted on these proposals.
Decisions
- 25/06/2021 - Low Carbon Challenge Fund – Green Business Grants