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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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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.
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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.
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Latest Case Study Leverhulme Community Hub
Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers and manage the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
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Latest Post Realising the benefits – match funding from community benefit funds supporting the delivery of CARES projects

Gensource

Contact: Robert Wilson

Contact email: robert.wilson@gensource.co.uk

Contact number: 07534811897

Website: https://gensource.co.uk/

Address:

Eskmills Park

Station Road

Musselburgh

East Lothian

EH21 7PQ

MCS certification number: NIC-601053

Renewables Installer Finder webpage address:

https://installerfinder.energysavingtrust.org.uk/?i=ocIX5s449fA%21

Community Group Supported Example 1:

Group: North Queensferry Community Centre

Technology: Solar PV and Battery Storage

Installation date: 10/06/2024

Community Group Supported Example 2:

Group: Linlithgow-solar

Technology: Managing Director Josh King sits on the MCS technical working group for the PV & Battery standards that MCS set

Community Group Supported Example 3:

N/A