The Low Carbon Skills Fund gives Scottish businesses with up to
250 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £12,500 towards
employee training costs. It
- provides funding for up to 25 episodes of training
- provides 50% of training costs, up to a maximum of £500 per
episode
By increasing expertise in this growth area we can harness the
opportunities offered by our natural resources to make Scotland a
world leader in sustainable energy.
We have detailed a list of the types and levels of training that
are eligible for support. These include training in:
- Renewable energy, low carbon technologies and
microgeneration
- Energy efficiency, environmental and clean technologies
- Waste management and reuse
- Reducing carbon in supply and energy management
The Fund cannot be used for statutory training. An example is F
Gas training, where the training may be eligible for funding,
however the accreditation is not. The low carbon fund can be used
for training relevant to emerging legislation in the low carbon
sector. See programme guidance for details.
To apply, complete the application form and return it to
Low Carbon Skills Fund
Skills Development Scotland
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
or email the completed form to lowcarbonskillsfund@sds.co.uk
Other useful resources
The Carbon Trust currently
provides support to SME's, with an energy spend of over £5,000 per
year, through the provision of on-line resources, self-help tools,
telephone support and on-site surveys to identify potential carbon
savings and make recommendations for action.
Scottish
Enterprise: delivering Scotland's low carbon opportunities.
Scottish Enterprise (SE) is committed to supporting Scotland's low
carbon transition and will lead by example. SE's first Low
Carbon Implementation Plan (LCIP) summarises the actions SE will
take to help deliver the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Economic
Strategy and also demonstrates SE's response to the new Public
Bodies Duty. It highlights all of SE's 'low carbon' activities,
covering both internal operations and external delivery, and forms
the basis for improved performance as opportunities unfold and
expectations increase.