South Gloucestershire
Renewable Energy Advice Service

SG Futurenergy is a partnership between South Gloucestershire Council and Severn Wye Energy Agency. It provides an advice service to help householders find out if domestic renewable energy is a good option for them, decide on the most suitable technology, and offers grant support to make installation more cost effective.

The scheme offers:

Free and independent renewable energy advice: call 01594 544119
A grant of £500 towards the cost of the technology and installation
On application, a 3% fixed rate loan of up to £3,500 for a period of 5 to 10 years, subject to terms and conditions
A contact list of local installers (updated 9 Dec) who are accredited by the Government, have public liability insurance and are signed up to the Renewable Energy Association (REAL) customer code of conduct
Ongoing support to help you through all stages of installing a renewable energy system.

Coordinator

Kierson Wise - Senior Project Manager

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	SG Futurenergy 01594 544119

Call 01594 544119 for more information and details of local installers. To find out more about the technologies, you can download SWEA's renewable energy fact sheets from this site.

Low-interest Loans

Renewable energy loans are offered separately, under a joint scheme with Wessex Home Improvement Loans. The loan rates are subsidised by the council, and various payment options are available.
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Additional Grants

These local grants can be claimed in addition to the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme grants for householders, which require a separate application. Your installer may be able help with your LCBP application.