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Energy saving and renewable energy in the National Park

Energy saving and renewable energy in the National Park

As climate change becomes an ever more important issue, the National Park Authority is keen to promote ways to minimise its effects such as encouraging energy efficiency and supporting appropriate small-scale renewable energy developments to meet local needs.

Our energy fact sheet offers tips on how to obtain further information on energy saving and renewable energy in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Click on the link below to download a copy.

Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Contacts Factsheet

Small-scale hydro-power feasibility study

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is keen to see the development of appropriate small-scale hydro-power sites to meet local needs, and the restoration of former sites also offers an opportunity to conserve important local buildings and structures.

To stimulate the further development, Inter Hydro Technology (IHT) Ltd, of Kendal, has investigated 49 potential sites for The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. For further information, see the Small-scale hydro-power feasibility study page.

Planning permission and renewable energy

Our Planning Department is able to offer pre-application advice and determine whether planning permission or Listed Building Consent is required for installations.

Sustainable Development Fund

The Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) can support a wide range of innovative projects including energy efficiency and renewable energy schemes that benefit the National Park and demonstrate economic, social and environmental sustainability. Grant rates for voluntary groups are up to 75% of a project’s costs and up to 50% for all other types of applicants.

Technologies installed include biomass boilers, small-scale domestic wind turbines and hydro-powered turbines. See Sustainable Development Fund