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<p>In 2017 as part of the Local Energy Programme, BEIS provided funding to all Local
Enterprise Partnerships to develop an energy strategy. New Anglia’s strategy was part
of the tri-LEP approach including Greater Cambridgeshire, Greater Peterborough and
Hertfordshire LEPs. This strategy identified, assessed and prioritised low carbon
energy projects including local energy generation across the region.</p><p> </p><p>The
Local Energy Programme also funds 5 local energy hubs covering all of England to support
the development of energy projects. The Greater South East hub is based in Greater
Cambridgeshire, Greater Peterborough and supports projects across New Anglia.</p><p>
</p><p>BEIS has also allocated over £2.5m to the Greater South East region to support
rural communities develop renewable energy schemes under the Rural Community Energy
Fund.</p>
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