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Business Resource Efficiency Improvement Grant(BREIG)
Steve GoodareYFM Business Development
Regional Manager
Manufacturing Advisory Service, Y&H
BREIG scheme Coordinator
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What can YFM Business Development do to help?
> BREIG scheme financial support> MAS
> Subsidised expert help from approved environmental practitioners
> Projects from 1 day to 10 days duration> All classes of Yorkshire and Humber based
manufacturers
> Manufacturing Masters programme> Best practice sharing through Inside Industry
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MAS specifics
> Practical expert help from approved environmental practitioners
> Projects from 1 day to 10 days duration> Energy, Waste, ISO+EMS, manufacturing
improvements – leaner = greener
> All classes of Yorkshire and Humber based manufacturers
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Some MAS achievements
> In the last 12 months MAS has completed:-> 389 long term improvement projects> Average GVA over £80,000> Saved over 8,000 tonnes of CO2> Saved over 6,600 tonnes of waste + water> Over 20 environmentally related projects> Over 250 1 day environmental/energy reviews
BREIG Scheme Outline
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Part of CO2Sense’s Resource Efficiency programme to stimulate projects to reduce environmental impacts
Strictly for SMEs in Yorkshire and Humber region
Capital equipment purchases only
Outputs required, Substantial savings in:-CO2 emissions through energy useRaw material usage, land-filled waste etc. Water consumption
BREIG Scheme Outline
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3 Types of grant available:
Capital, the majority of the fundCapped at £8,000, minimum grant £500Not exceeding 20% of overall equipment cost
Consultancy, organised through the MAS networkCapped at £2,000 Not exceeding 50% of the overall cost
Training (funding of last resort)Capped at £500 per companyNot exceeding 50% of the overall cost
Successful BREIG awards
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Digital print machinery for fabrics, substantial savings in energy and water, considerable benefits in terms of sales potential and contribution to GVA
Voltage Optimisation equipment for factory site, between 10-15% reduction in electricity usage
Waste wood used to replace gas in factory heating, saves energy AND diverts waste from landfill
Combined heating and lighting efficiency projects
Renewable energy installations
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Breig achievements
> Scheme awards so far will directly save:-
> 1,200 tonnes of CO2
> 9,000 tonnes of waste + water
> Over £200,000 cost savings
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FAQs
> Does it affect Carbon Trust loans or ECA?> Is 20% guaranteed?> When would I get paid?> Is it difficult to apply?> Am I eligible?> How long does it take?> Any others?
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