NOTTS communities are being urged to bid for a share of a £2m fund to encourage innovative energy projects.

It has been established by British Gas, as part of its nationwide Green Streets campaign, to support people who want to bring a new lease of life to their community with ambitious energy projects but who need help to get their plans off the ground.

Any community group with a focus on local renewable energy projects, which can range from solar, wind or hydro power to biomass, ground-source and air-source heat pumps, can compete for a share of the money.

Projects will be judged according to their potential for energy efficiency savings.

Interested energy project groups should apply by August 31 at www.britishgas.co.uk/greenstreets.