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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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Latest Case Study St Ninian’s RC Church
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St Ninian’s RC Church

St Ninian’s RC Parish Church, situated in the west of Dundee and built in the 1960s, is in the Diocese of Dunkeld and serves the community of Menzie...

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Acharacle Community Centre

Location: Acharacle, Highland

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Roy Bridge School House project

Technology: air source heat pump

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Findon Hall

Technology: air-to-air heat pump and solar panels

Funding

Examples of programme support

This page sets out what we will expect as outcomes for three possible heat development projects for the community heat development programme. Differen...

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ISKCON Scotland

Technologies: air source heat pumps, solar PV array, solar water heaters, energy storage Location: Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire CARES funding: £50,7...

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Eckford Village Hall

Technology: air-to-air heat pump Location: Eckford, Scottish Borders CARES funding: CARES capital grant of £9,210 Date installed/operational: Decembe...

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Further information

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section provides useful links and sources of information to find out more about the RHI.

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RHI degression

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at the degression mechanism which regulates the level of RHI payments.

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Current levels of support

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at tariff levels which are subject to regular review.

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How to apply for the RHI

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at how to apply and your post acceptance responsibilities.

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Eligibility

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at eligibility criteria for those wishing to apply.

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