The Scottish Government has launched a new fund, open to all private sector, voluntary and community-not-for-profit organisations employing less than 250 staff and whose current or intended business activity is in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and/or carbon reduction.  The initial focus will be on skills needs within the built environment, including micro-generation and energy efficiency.  To qualify for a training place, applicants must demonstrate that their work fits with the following : increasing energy efficiency of products and/or the built environment, increasing energy efficiency relating to process improvements, and installing lower carbon products or renewable energy resources.  Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are working with Sector Skills Councils to deliver this training initiative.  The following Sector Skills Councils are involved : Construction Skills, Energy and Utility Skills, ProSkills, Summit Skills and Asset Skills.  Companies wanting more information should contact SDS on 0800 783 6000.