Skip to main content
  • News and events
  • Contact us
Return to homepage
  • 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
      Organisation type
    • Community
    • Charity
    • Faith group
    • Other organisations and individuals
    • Project type
    • Community benefits
    • Community buildings
    • Community owned
    • Heat
    • Local energy plans
    • Local energy systems
    • Shared ownership
    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
      Funding
    • CARES funding
    • Community heat development programme
    • Let’s Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund
    • Let’s Do Net Zero: Off Electricity Grid Communities Fund
    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
      Toolkits & Resources
    • Resources overview
    • Resources index
    • Community benefits toolkit
    • Community-led local energy plan toolkit
    • Collaboration
    • CARES mentoring programme
    • Framework Contractors
    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 Case Studies
    • Case studies
    • Map of community and local energy projects
    • Community benefits map
    Latest Case Study Eaglesham Bowling Club
  • Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers and manage the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
    About us
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Who we work with
    • Local contacts
    • Jobs
    • News and events
    Latest Post Join us at All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2023
Renewable Heat Incentive Background to the RHI Eligibility How to apply for the RHI Current levels of support RHI degression Further information
Resources indexRenewable Heat Incentive...

Further information

Further information

  • RHI eligibility
  • Ofgem’s guidance and forms
  • Ofgem’s non-domestic RHI – metering frequently asked questions
  • Ofgem’s information on keeping up-to-date fuel records
  • The UK Government’s Biomass Suppliers List
  • The latest non-domestic RHI tariffs and payments.
Previous RHI degression
Next Further information

Sign up for updates

Subscribe to receive the regular CARES Newsletter from Local Energy Scotland with articles, events and news on all things local energy.

Sign up

Contact us

Email Phone Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Customer Complaints Equality Charter Accessibility

© All Rights Reserved 2023