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The Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc) has awarded 132 local energy schemes a share of £46 million to help reduce fuel poverty, boost energy efficiency, and encourage collective switching.
Local authorities and third sector organisations were invited to bid in three competitions, all of which were heavily over-subscribed.
Decc offered a share of £31 million to total of 61 projects to install efficient central heating systems and insulation in the homes of vulnerable residents. More than 136 applications were made requesting more than £60 million of support.
A second competition offered £10 million to local authorities to tie in with the launch of the Green Deal. The money, which has been awarded to 40 schemes, will be used specifically for Green Deal assessments. Decc received 74 bids under the scheme, asking for £19.5 million.
A £5 million fund aimed at encouraging residents to set up collective purchasing schemes saw 144 bids requesting £14.8 million. Decc awarded the money to 31 successful projects.
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