Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme
The ECA scheme provides a tax incentive to businesses that invest in equipment that meets published energy-saving criteria. The Energy Technology List (ETL) details the criteria for each type of technology, and lists those products in each category that meet them.
For more information please visit:
www.eca.gov.uk.
Carbon Trust interest free loans for energy saving equipment
The Carbon Trust is offering interest free loans for energy saving equipment. Loan amounts vary from £3,000-400,000. Thousands of businesses have already taken advantage of the loan scheme, most of which used the money to install new energy saving equipment.
For more information on how to apply and eligibility please visit:
www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy.
The Carbon Trust was set up by government in 2001 as an independent company.
Their mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with
organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon
technologies. For more information,
click here.