Highland households and groups urged to apply for energy help

The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust (SHECT) is open for funding support applications.

SHECT is an independent charitable trust originally set up by Scottish Hydro Electric plc, now SSE plc.

It considers applications for support with the cost of connecting to the electricity network for individual homeowners, and also for community groups with charitable status, in the SSEN licence area in the north of Scotland.

The trust is looking to support up to 75 per cent of the cost of connections for successful community projects, and up to 50 per cent of the cost for individuals looking for support.

For more information on the Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust, to apply online or download an application form, please visit www.shect.org.

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