Local energy is the delivery of renewable energy projects involving a range of public, private and community organisations for the benefit of local consumers operating within a defined area.
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The 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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Partnerships are essential to delivering your community energy project. Here you can find project contractors, help to get you started and sites available for community energy opportunities.
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Camphill School – St Christopher’s House

Location: Aberdeen

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Dunvegan Community Trust

Location: Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

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Wallacetown Community Energy Project

Location: Wallacetown, South Ayrshire

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Broughty Ferry Baptist Church

Location: Broughty Ferry, Dundee

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Cromarty Cinema

Location: Cromarty, Highland

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Dundee Boys’ Brigade

Location: Lochee, Dundee

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St Ninian Bowling Club

St Ninian Bowling Club provides a valuable social and recreational space for its members and the wider community. The building’s electricity costs w...

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Getting installation ready with Glasgow Community Energy

In 2020, Glasgow Community Energy (GCE) installed community-owned solar panels on two schools in Glasgow: Ashton Secondary School and Glendale Primary...

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The Grantown Society

Founded in 1974 as a local history group, the Grantown Society has worked for over 50 years to promote, preserve and develop Grantown-on-Spey’s heri...

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Rooftop Solar Guide

This guide for community energy organisations and building owners in developing rooftop solar PV systems was created by Regen for the Scottish Governm...

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Deeside Christian Fellowship Church

The Deeside Christian Fellowship Church is actively involved in the local community of Milltimber, Aberdeen. The building hosts a wide range of commun...

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Maryburgh Men’s Shed

Location: Maryburgh

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