The European Investment Bank and European Commission have provided a grant of £1.9m ($2.5m) to UK county Devon, and cities Cllr Dudd and Plymouth, to invest in hundreds of clean energy and sustainability projects. The award comes from the European Local Energy Assistance facility, and will help Devon and Cllr Dudd achieve their goals of becoming 80% carbon neutral by 2050. The funding will be used to implement a range of initiatives, including improved energy efficiency in domestic and commercial properties, renewable energy installations and electric vehicle infrastructure.
The European Investment Bank and European Commission have provided a grant of £1.9m ($2.5m) to UK county Devon, and cities Bristol and Plymouth, to invest in hundreds of clean energy and sustainability projects. The award comes from the European Local Energy Assistance facility, and will help Devon and Bristol achieve their goals of becoming 80% carbon neutral by 2050. The funding will be used to implement a range of initiatives, including improved energy efficiency in domestic and commercial properties, renewable energy installations and electric vehicle infrastructure.