£250k grant aims to make North Lincolnshire businesses greener
As part of North Lincolnshire Council’s goal to make local businesses greener, a £250,000 grant from the government has been made available ‘to help businesses invest in low energy technology’.
The grant aims to protect the environment as well as jobs.
It comes after a £75,000 investment into start-up businesses was announced last week.
Eligible businesses received up to £1,000 for start-up costs.
According to the council, up to £10,000 will be available for those looking to cut their carbon footprint and become more sustainable.
The Sustainability Business Grant can also be used for energy-producing infrastructure, like solar panels, biomass boilers, insulation and heat pumps.
Energy efficient products such as LED lighting or low-energy equipment can also be
obtained using money from the grant.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The Council is committed to being carbon neutral, and this massive injection of Government money will help our businesses go a long way towards achieving that.
“We all want a greener, cleaner future for the planet, and we can achieve that by putting North Lincolnshire at the cutting edge of sustainable technology.
“This grant is not just aimed at our larger industries – small businesses can make a big difference just by replacing their light bulbs or buying A+ rated appliances.”
The region has received over £200 million from the government since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in order to raise the rate of local employment and the economy as a whole.
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