The project is an alternative energy support programme. The programme proposes to employ a technical support officer and business development officer who will work as a team in promoting the production of alternative energy in the central Border area and secondly to advise business, industry and community businesses on the most efficient alternative energy systems. The technical support worker will provide the technical expertise of this team and would work with all relevant support agencies in identifying the best alternative energy solutions for businesses, community businesses and industry on a case by case basis Achievements: The Arigna Leader/WREAN (Western Regional Energy Agency & Network) “Renewable Energy Support Programme” was designed to locally support and assist local businesses to include renewable technologies in their development plans throughout Fermanagh and Leitrim. One of the first tasks of the project was to organise a cross-border Energy Conference, the aim of which was to springboard local businesses into taking the first step in considering Energy Matters within their company development. The first conference in Sligo boasted the first ever cross-border trade fair of its kind and attracted 30 stands displaying a complete range of renewable technologiesand was attended by in excess of 500 people.To compliment the Energy Conference, project staff were given the opportunity to develop a 50% grant scheme, throgh other sources to meet local business demands and are responsible for reducing their energy needs through the installation of technologies including wind turbines, solar water heating systems and biomass boilers.Staff also worked in conjunction with Energidalen, Swedish Biomass Experts to develop training for the installation of Wood Pellet Boilers, offering local plumbers the opportunity to see first hand how Sweden has developed the technology over the past 30 years. The project also offered an Energy Audit Service, encapsulating standard Energy Rating on the business premises which outlined energy saving measures and money saving tips to increase sustainability. Although contracted to carry out 4 Energy Workshops, due to overwhelming popularity the service was extended to all groups, business or community that wanted to learn more about Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency techniques. Similarly, prompted by the success of the first conference and as an event to mark the end of the project, a second Energy Conference was organised in Leitrim. Taking place over 2 days and with just over 1500 in attendance, the people from the North West Counties of Ireland stamped their approval on the need for a change in energy use across the region.