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Case Studies

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has already supported many communities across Scotland to install renewable technologies and benefit from the transition to net zero.

Watch our video to find out how CARES supports communities to decarbonise their community buildings, and our video celebrating community energy successes.

Browse our case studies and be inspired.

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"Community Benefits"

E.ON Rosehall Community Fund and SSE Achany Community Fund

Soirbheas

Murieston Community Council

Johnstone Community Council

Strathpeffer Community Council

Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund

Finderne Development Trust

Stroupster Community Fund

Old Luce Community Fund

Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company

EDF-ER Burnfoot Cluster (Burnfoot Hill, Burnfoot North, Rhodders)

River Avich community hydro scheme

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