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 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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Explore stories of successful projects supported by Scottish Government for inspiration and practical lessons to help develop your community renewable energy project.
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Latest Post All-Energy 2026

Green Home Systems

Contact: Gordon McDill

Contact email: Gordon.mcdill@greenhomesystems.co.uk

Contact number: 07769206142

Website: https://www.greenhomesystems.co.uk/

Address: 7 Ailsa Road, Irvine,

Ayrshire, KA12 8LL

MCS certification number: NIC-600200

Renewables Installer Finder webpage address: https://installerfinder.energysavingtrust.org.uk/?i=mg8Onz2HJSI%21&o=null

Community Group Supported Example 1:

Group: The Killie Community

Technology installed: Solar, Battery and Air Source Heat Pump and Insulation

Installation date: December 2025

Community Group Supported Example 2:

Group: Ochiltree Community Hub

Technology installed: Solar PV and Battery

Installation date: April 25

Community Group Supported Example 3:

Group: Carbon Natural Islands Cumbrae

Technology installed Solar and Battery, Air Source Heat Pump and Insulation

Installation date: April 2024 – April 2025

Green Home Systems

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