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Planning

A guide to planning your renewable energy project.

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Construction

An overview of the basic construction process, including the role of community groups and contractors.

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Community benefits overview

This overview sets out the purpose and structure of the Community Benefit Toolkit and provides a provisional road map for those seeking to secure, set...

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Community Benefits: understanding the community context

An introduction to the theory and practice of community development. Part of the Community Benefits Toolkit.

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Securing community benefits

This module highlights key principles to consider when securing community benefits and questions to ask when discussing community benefit packages.

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Getting the governance right

A guide to good governance and some key principles to consider when selecting governance arrangements.

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Creating a lasting legacy

Information for communities on creating a community action plan.

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Monitoring, reporting, evaluating

This guide highlights important mechanisms for enabling accountability and transparency, including establishing a monitoring framework.

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Annex: Overview and common opportunities and challenges

This annex gives an overview of community benefits, and looks at the common challenges and opportunities these offer.

Funding

Subsidy control information

As from Wednesday 4 January 2023, public funding became subject to the UK-wide subsidy control regime.  This page provides guidance on subsidy contr...

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Guide to developing community-led local energy planning

A guide to developing community-led local energy plans for communities and other stakeholders.

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Community benefit agreement template

A template for a community benefit agreement between a project owner and a community body.

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