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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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 Balerno community centre
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Balerno community centre

Location: Edinburgh

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Achmore and Stromeferry Village Hall

The Achmore and Stromeferry Village Hall is a hub for community events, groups and classes. The hall is in Achmore and is managed by the Achmore Commu...

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Udny Station community centre

Location: Udny Station, Aberdeenshire

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Boleskine House

The Boleskine House Foundation is a volunteer-led charity that is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and celebration of Boleskine House. The b...

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Safeguarding the sustainability of Scotland’s off-grid communities

Other parties involved Energy Mutual provided consistent single-point-of-contact project management support to Knoydart Renewables Ltd, Isle of Muck P...

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Annexe Communities Partick Healthy Living Centre

Location: Partick Healthy Living Centre, Partick, Glasgow

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RHIFA’s chill and ice making facility

Location: Shore Street, Rosehearty

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Fetteresso Church

Location: Bath Street, Stonehaven

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North Connel Hall

Location: North Connel, Argyll

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Hagshaw Energy Cluster

Location: Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire

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Peedie Kirk United Reformed Church

In October 2018, members of Peedie Kirk United Reformed Church in Kirkwall asked Resource Efficient Scotland (now Business Energy Scotland) for advice...

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Alford and District Men’s Shed

Technologies: thermal and battery storge, air source heat pumps Location: Aberdeenshire CARES funding: £84,875.50 capital grant Alford and District M...

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