Resident in East Lothian?
Struggling with your household expenses
because of the cost-of-living crisis?
The Community Windpower Energy Fund can help!
***Applications to the fund are currently suspended as the funding limit has almost been reached. If you have already submitted an application, we will be in touch in the near future .***
Partnership between Advice Direct Scotland and Community Windpower
What is the Community Windpower Energy Fund?
The Community Windpower Energy Fund is a partnership between Community Windpower and Advice Direct Scotland, delivering a fund of £1,000,000 to people in East Lothian affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
Community Windpower is a leader in onshore wind energy development in the UK with over 1.5 GW built, under construction and in development. This includes the Aikengall Community Wind Farm in East Lothian (16 turbines generating 48MW); Aikengall II (19 turbines); and Aikengall IIa (19 turbines).
Host local councils and local communities across Scotland have benefited from over £30 million since 2006.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY WINDPOWER ENERGY FUND
Fund Objectives
Amid the cost-of-living crisis, community benefits of up to £1million from the East Lothian wind farms will be administered and distributed by Advice Direct Scotland to provide support this winter for people in the region struggling with energy costs.
Partnering With Local Communities
Green Generation For Local Homes
Developing Successful Project
Clean Energy For Future Generation
Application Process
Referral Partner(s) Identify Prospective Applicants
Referral Partners Verify Eligibility and Gather Evidence
Referral Partners Submit Application
Receipt and Verification of Application is Sent
Funding Decision is Made and Communicated
Find out more information in our detailed video guide.
