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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Case study

EastHeat

EastHeat (Edinburgh and Surrounding Towns Heat Energy Action through Thermal-Storage) was a project led by Sunamp Ltd in partnership with Castle Rock ...

Case study

Clyde Valley Housing Association

Technology: Air source heat pumps

Case study

River Tay heat pump district heating

Project lead: Perth and Kinross Council Local Energy Challenge Fund award amount: £19,750 Area: Perth and Kinross Perth’s River Tay heat pump p...

Case study

Linlithgow Energy Corridor – ‘Heat from the Street’

Vision

Case study

Glasgow Housing Association: large scale air source heat pump

Project lead: Glasgow Housing Association

Case study

Clyde Gateway Community Renewable Energy Initiative

Project lead: Clyde Gateway Developments Limited

Case study

H3 – Hillfoots Heat and Hydropower

The project aimed to install up to 100 sites with a hydropower turbine which when combined with a water source heat pump would generate genuinely ‘g...

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EastHeat

Clyde Valley Housing Association

River Tay heat pump district heating

Linlithgow Energy Corridor – ‘Heat from the Street’

Glasgow Housing Association: large scale air source heat pump

Clyde Gateway Community Renewable Energy Initiative

H3 – Hillfoots Heat and Hydropower

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