Resources
Guidance for communities on the development of wave and tidal projects
This report aims to help coastal communities understand the process behind identifying local marine energy opportunities and assessing the scope for d...
Guide to developing community-led local energy planning
A guide to developing community-led local energy plans for communities and other stakeholders.
Guide to exclusivity agreements
A guide to exclusivity agreements.
Heat Network Zoning
Part of our ‘Local Energy Plans and beyond’ resource. This section looks at Heat Network Zoning and local energy plans.
Heat pumps
An introduction to the different ways you can develop a heat pump project, including a step-by-step guide.
How CARES can help with shared ownership
Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at how the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme can help.
How community projects are financed
Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at how community projects are financed; either equity, debt finance or grants.
How local authority-led energy planning can help you create and update your Local Energy plan
Part of our ‘Local Energy Plans and beyond’ resource. This section looks at public information which could inform your Local Energy Plan.
How Local Energy Scotland can help
Part of our site guide: energy options for community buildings. This section looks at how we can help.
How Local Energy Scotland can help
Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at how we can help.
How Local Energy Scotland can help
Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at how we can help.
How to apply for the RHI
Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at how to apply and your post acceptance responsibilities.