The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2013 - Issue 29

PROPERTY £15m fund launched to help rural communities build renewable energy projects Rural communities across England that want to generate their own clean green power are to be supported with the launch of a £15 million Government fund. The Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF), which opened last month to applications, is specifically targeted at helping rural communities access the money needed to carry out feasibility studies into renewable energy projects, and fund the costs associated with applying for planning permission. Funding can be used to support rural projects across the renewable and low carbon energy spectrum including wind, solar, biomass, heat pumps, anaerobic digestion, gas Combined Heat and Power and hydro. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “This investment will help kick start hundreds of clean green energy projects in rural areas across England. “Not only can local generation bring people together, boost local economies and drive forward green growth, it can help save money on energy bills too. WRAP Chief Executive Liz Goodwin said: “WRAP is delighted to be delivering the innovative Rural Community Energy Fund on behalf of DECC and Defra.” ‘kick start hundreds of clean green energy projects in rural areas across England’ www.wrap.org.uk 73. 8 Acres of Permanent Grassland, High Kilburn, Thirsk A Good Range of General Purpose Livestock Buildings Together 88 Acres of Permanent Grassland, Easingwold Excellent roadside frontage Best & Final Offers Are Invited In Writing By 12 Noon Friday 20th September 2013. £5,000 - £7,000/Acre · 9 Acres of Woodland. Valuable Shooting Rights. For Sale As A Whole Or In 3 Lots. · Lot 1 - 25.8 Acres. £2,000/Acre · Lot 2 - 39.5 Aces. £3,000/Acre · Lot 3 - 39.5 Acres & Livestock Buildings. £80,000 88 Acres Approx of Permanent Grassland For Sale As A Whole Or In 3 lots. · Lot 1 - 21.7 acres and cattle handling pen. · Lot 2 - 19.84 acres. · Lot 3 - 46.5 acres. Bedale: (01677) 425950 Leyburn: (01969) 622800 To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk Robinjessop.co.uk FarmersMart Aug/Sep 2013 75

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