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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.
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Granton Project

Location: Granton, Edinburgh

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Minginish Community Association

Location: Minginish, Isle of Skye

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Camphill School – St Christopher’s House

Location: Aberdeen

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Dunvegan Community Trust

Location: Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

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Wallacetown Community Energy Project

Location: Wallacetown, South Ayrshire

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Broughty Ferry Baptist Church

Location: Broughty Ferry, Dundee

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Cromarty Cinema

Location: Cromarty, Highland

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Dundee Boys’ Brigade

Location: Lochee, Dundee

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St Ninian Bowling Club

St Ninian Bowling Club provides a valuable social and recreational space for its members and the wider community. The building’s electricity costs w...

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Getting installation ready with Glasgow Community Energy

In 2020, Glasgow Community Energy (GCE) installed community-owned solar panels on two schools in Glasgow: Ashton Secondary School and Glendale Primary...

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List of the 32 community projects that received support through CHDP, each with a brief summary.

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Shared Ownership illustrative example – 75 MW onshore wind project

This report captures key learnings from the CHDP, including insights from 32 projects and engagement with diverse stakeholders. This pilot CHDP ran f...