To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what grants are available to (a) local authorities and (b) the private sector to establish wind turbines. (102535)

The Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 1 was launched on 1 April 2006, with a budget of £28.5 million available for allocation to successful applicants over three years. This budget was divided into streams 1 and 2 for £10.5 million and £18 million respectively.

Currently, local authorities can apply under streams 1 and 2 of the programme, depending on the scale of their project, while businesses can apply under stream 2 only. Wind turbines are eligible under both streams. Local authorities can also apply for grants under Phase 2 of the programme, where a further £50 million has been made available to the public and not for profit sector, including funding for wind turbines.

Further information on the scheme can be found at:

www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk