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The UK electricity outlook for winter 2023/24

We’re just a short time into the second half of 2023 and it’s time to start thinking about the energy outlook for next winter. In the run up to last winter the media predicted, wrongly, electricity blackouts in the UK. Quite to the contrary I forecast that there would be no blackouts, which was the […]

From London to Atlanta and beyond… PUE can help counterbalance rising energy costs

At the end of this week I’ll be heading across to Atlanta in the United States to attend the excellent ASHRAE Winter Conference and their Technical Committee (TC) 9.9 meetings, as well as the AHR Expo (between 6-8th February). It’s another fantastic opportunity to represent our growing industry, meet colleagues and peers, and share insight. […]

Energy Vampires! Are data centres really to blame for housing delays in West London and Slough?

Back in July 2022 the Greater London Authority (GLA) wrote to the electricity distribution and transmission network operators Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) regarding the issue of insufficient electricity network capacity and delays to connection applications in west London. SSEN is the […]

Pushing the Boundaries of Data Centre Sustainability

Much has been said about the energy crisis unfolding in the UK in the last six months, especially given the unfolding events in Ukraine. To complicate matters further, the climate crisis is accelerating at the same time. As a large scale energy user, both of these serious issues directly impact the data centre industry. The […]

Data centre operators must weather the energy crunch

As we head into the traditional end-of-year season of high energy demand, power prices are continuing to spike, causing concern to consumers and businesses alike. Between August and mid-October 2021, more than 13 UK energy suppliers went out of business. They were casualties of an energy supply crisis that has seen prices rise massively. Wholesale […]

Powering the next generation of Net Zero data centres with HVO

Today the five-nines principle, or 99.999% uptime, is something that practically all data centre providers will promise customers. And to achieve this, many operators across the globe will rely on fossil-fuelled backup generators as a means of mitigating power or grid failures. The overwhelming majority of these gen-sets are powered by traditional, mineral diesel, which […]

PUE – The data centre measure of efficiency that is still going strong…

I’ve spent almost three decades working within the data centre industry and around this time of year it’s usual to see blogs, articles and commentary on “industry predictions” outlining new ways of operating, cooling and monitoring data centre capacity. Despite all this annual change, one measure of efficiency that has always steadfastly remained is the […]

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If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS.  Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts. 

Funding conditions:  If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.

A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).

Risks and Liabilities: In giving grants the ‘Harlow Council’ will require the supported project organisation or groups to accept all risks and liabilities associated with the activity being supported. This will be a condition of the grant.  Copies of relevant documents may need to be provided if the application has been approved.

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  1. Who can apply?
    The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and grassroots initiatives based in Stockport.
     
  2. What types of projects are eligible?
    We encourage projects focused on environmental sustainability, community cohesion, and local economic development.
     
  3. How much funding is available?
    Grants range from £500 to £2,500 for pilot projects or to enhance existing initiatives.
     
  4. Is this the sole funding for this project?
    If not, please expand on the additional match funding that you currently have or are in the process of applying for.
     
  5. Are there any restrictions on grants under £500?
    Yes, please note that grants under £500 may be subject to different guidelines or restrictions, which will be communicated upon application.
     
  6. When will we know if our project was selected?
    Notifications will be sent by March 31, 2025.
     
  7. How can I apply for a grant?
    Applications can be submitted through our online portal, where you will find detailed guidelines and forms.
     
  8. What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
    If your application is not successful, we encourage you to seek feedback and consider reapplying in future funding rounds.
     
  9. When is the application deadline?
    Please check our website for the latest application deadlines and any upcoming funding rounds.