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How to decarbonise your community building
Join us in Inverness to find out how CARES can help your community save energy and cut its carbon emissions on the transition to net zero. This event is free, but you must register in advance.
How to decarbonise your community buildingDon’t know where to begin?
We have guides, tools and resources for every stage of a project.
Our guide to getting startedAlready have an idea or proposal?
Our local development officers provide free advice to help you with the next step.
Find your local contactThe Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) offers a range of financial support to local energy projects. We can also help you with ongoing support, mentoring, advice and more.
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Community and Locally Owned Projects
Discover the projects which are contributing to Scottish targets for community and locally owned energy, alongside projects which have received CARES funding from Local Energy Scotland.
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