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£30m opens first stage of community-power funding
Great British Energy has launched funding for local authorities and community groups developing their own clean-power projects.
The government describes the £30 million launch as an initial part of a wider programme of up to £1 billion. Solar, wind and hydro schemes are among the intended uses; lower bills remain a programme objective.
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