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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Discover the different ways your community can benefit from the transition to clean energy. Use our search tool and interactive map to explore projects across the country offering community benefit packages, shared ownership examples and locally owned schemes.
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Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers and manage the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
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Making Angus buildings more energy efficient - Local Energy Scotland Webinar

Tuesday 24 June 2025, 6pm-7pm

We’ll be hosting a webinar to showcase the funding on offer for community buildings.

The webinar will focus on the guidance for the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Scheme (CARES) Community Buildings Fund and will also provide more information on the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund. There will be a Q&A session, as well as case studies from previously supported projects in the Angus area. Our local development officer for the North East of Scotland will be on hand to answer any questions about potential projects.

This webinar will take place on Zoom and is free to attend, but please book your space in advance.

How to book

To register for this webinar, please visit the registration page, where you’ll find details on several webinars being run to help Angus residents improve the energy efficiency of buildings across the region. While registering, please select the event titled ‘Local Energy Scotland (Tue 24 Jun, 6pm)’.

Making Angus buildings more energy efficient - Local Energy Scotland Webinar

How to book

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