Low carbon infrastructure support
Fund open for applications.
A £60 million fund to keep Scotland at the forefront of low carbon innovation is now open for business
The Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP), which is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will fund large scale projects which support the ambitions of Scotland’s Energy Strategy, which was published in December 2017.
Projects which deliver low carbon heating solutions, integrated energy systems, and ultra-low emission vehicle charging infrastructure will be able to apply for up to £100,000 to develop investment-ready business cases or financial support of up to 50% of the total capital value of a project up to a maximum of £10 million per project is available for capital–ready projects.
Climate Change Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham said:
“We have, first and foremost, a moral obligation to fight climate change.
“But for a nation with Scotland’s resources and skills, the transition to a more prosperous, low carbon and circular economy also presents a valuable economic opportunity.
“We are determined to attract, retain and develop the low carbon innovators who will shape our future.
“That is why, I am delighted to confirm that we are now accepting applications from innovative local energy projects to the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme.”
The LCITP programme has already offered over £40 million of funding to 16 low carbon demonstrator projects supporting low carbon energy generation and supported the co-development of over 30 proof of concept and development proposals.
The publication of the Energy Strategy clearly set out Scotland’s achievements to date and capacity for innovation.
Projects must be based in Scotland and be able to be fully operational by September 2021.