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
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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 and more.
Resources overview
Can't find what you need?
Contact your Local Development Officer
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.
Need advice?
Contact Local Energy Scotland
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.
Explore projects
Explore stories of successful projects supported by Scottish Government for inspiration and practical lessons to help develop your community renewable energy project.
Explore case studies
Latest Case Study The Grantown Society
Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers and manage the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
About us
Latest Post 2.5 MW community-owned wind project in Ayrshire goes into commercial operation

Heatco Scotland Ltd

Contact: Kevin Allan

Contact email:info@heatcoscotland.co.uk

Contact number: 01412971234

Website: http://www.heatco-scotland.co.uk

Address: 2/3 48 West George St,

Glasgow, G2 1BP

MCS certification number: NAP-70706

Renewables Installer Finder webpage address: https://installerfinder.energysavingtrust.org.uk/?i=En9pKEiUocs%21&o=Fy0cRyrTBnA%21

Community Group Supported Example 1:

Group: Glespin Community Center

Technology installed: Solar PV, Battery Storage , Heat Pump

Installation date: 02/12/2025

Community Group Supported Example 2:

Group: Kirkcaldy and Dysart Football Club

Technology installed: Solar PV and Battery Storage

Installation date:15/01/2026

Heatco Scotland Ltd

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