Grants and incentives
Grants are available for the installation of biomass heating equipment. Euro Tree Woodfuel can advise clients on the most appropriate sources of funding and give assistance in completing applications if required.
Capital grants
| Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme | Capital grants to support the installation of biomass heating. Open to the industrial, commercial and community sectors. | www.defra.gov.uk |
| Big Lottery Fund | Grants to community-based organisations for the installation of microgeneration technologies. The applying organisation must be a not-for-profit community-based organisation. | www.communitysustainable.org.uk |
| Low Carbon Buildings Programme | Grants for microgeneration technologies for householders, community organisations, schools, the public sector and businesses. | www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk |
Other incentives
| Climate Change Levy | Wood fuel is exempt from the Climate Change Levy. | www.defra.gov.uk |
| Enhanced Capital Allowances | 100% of the cost of an approved wood-heating system can be offset against tax in the first year, which is useful for profitable companies. | www.eca.gov.uk |
