The chief executive of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has urged businesses and organisations across Shropshire to sign up for a scheme to help them meet the cost of installing renewable energy on their premises.

The Marches Renewable Energy Grant Scheme (MarRE) has already proved a success in Herefordshire where half a dozen companies and organisations have received significant grants towards the cost of installing renewable energy at their premises.

Marches LEP chief executive Gill Hamer believes the scheme is a 'no-brainer'

She said: “There is no doubt that very many companies and organisations across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin could benefit from this scheme.

"We would urge them to see how it could help them cut costs and help the environment.”

Project manager Adrian Marshall would like small and medium enterprises and eligible organisations such as schools and charities in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to benefit from the scheme, which can provide a 50 per cent grant.

“MarRE has made a very positive start since it was launched but I’m really keen to hear from companies across Shropshire and Telford who could benefit from this grant support,” he said.

“The impact the grant has had on helping companies lower their bills, become more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions has been excellent and we want as many eligible organisations as possible to take advantage.”

Herefordshire manufacturing company Edmo Ltd, based in Ross-on-Wye has received more than £40,000 towards the cost of installing solar panels on its roof cutting the cost of its energy bill.

For more about the project, visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/MarRE or you can email adrian.marshall@herefordshire.gov.uk or call 01432 260064.