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.
An introduction to Local Energy
Don't know where to begin?
Our guide to getting started
Already have an idea or proposal?
Local contacts
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.
An introduction to funding
Need advice?
Contact your Local Development Officer
Our free resources are here to help you with your local energy project. Explore our list of guides and reports, download resources, find a partner and more.
Resources overview
Can't find what you need?
Contact your Local Development Officer
Be inspired by our selection of projects and case studies that feature useful hints and details on projects undertaken. CARES looks to support innovation in Scotland’s renewable energy industry and to encourage learning by example.
Explore projects
Latest Case Study Safeguarding the sustainability of Scotland’s off-grid communities
Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers and manage the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
About us
Latest Post The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is now open for applications

News and events

Events

DTAS Conference 2025

28 August 2025

Blogs

Securing your grid connection – Guidance on Gate 2 to Whole Queue (G2TWQ) connection process

27 June 2025

Blogs

Local Energy Scotland visit to Shetland – March 2025

29 May 2025

News

The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is now open for applications

14 May 2025

News

All-Energy 2025

08 April 2025

News

Great British Energy to fund new community energy projects in Scotland

21 March 2025

News

Energy Saving Trust re-awarded contract to continue managing the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme

12 March 2025

News

CARES Conference 2025: Scaling up community energy – Speaker presentations

13 February 2025

News

Scottish Government announce £9m in CARES funding

29 January 2025

News

Annual community benefits from Scotland’s renewables reach £30 million

08 January 2025

News

CARES Conference 2025: Scaling up community energy

18 December 2024

Blogs

Murtle Market opening ceremony visit

16 December 2024

News and events

DTAS Conference 2025

Securing your grid connection – Guidance on Gate 2 to Whole Queue (G2TWQ) connection process

Local Energy Scotland visit to Shetland – March 2025

The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is now open for applications

All-Energy 2025

Great British Energy to fund new community energy projects in Scotland

Energy Saving Trust re-awarded contract to continue managing the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme

CARES Conference 2025: Scaling up community energy – Speaker presentations

Scottish Government announce £9m in CARES funding

Annual community benefits from Scotland’s renewables reach £30 million

CARES Conference 2025: Scaling up community energy

Murtle Market opening ceremony visit

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