LocalEnergyScotland

Shared ownership can offer communities a range of benefits, such as: ✅ developing a sustainable income stream ✅ building resilience in their local area ✅ creating strong partnerships. Visit our shared ownership hub to learn more👇 localenergy.scot/hub/shared-own…

Do you know someone who’s interested in local energy and renewable technology? Inviting them to follow us can help us reach more people with updates on funding, renewable energy news, helpful resources and more. We’re on Facebook and LinkedIn, too. #FollowFriday

Did you know that funding is available to support your community organisation to decarbonise its community building? The Community Buildings Fund from @scotgov's CARES is accepting applications until the end of October 2025. Learn more👇 localenergy.scot/funding/cares-…

Join us at the DTAS Annual Conference 2025 on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August. We’ll have an information stand on both days, so if you’re attending, please say hello. Learn more about the conference👇 localenergy.scot/dtas-conferenc…

We’ve changed the way the @scotgov's Register of Community Benefits and Shared Ownership is updated. Renewables project owners can now update their project details annually. Update your projects details to showcase your project's impact.👇 localenergy.scot/projects-overv…

💻Did you know we have a YouTube channel? You can visit our YouTube channel to watch our latest webinars, clips from previous CARES conferences, and our video case studies. Visit our channel today👇 youtube.com/c/Localenergys…

💡Looking to kickstart a renewable energy project in your community? Visit our ‘getting started' webpage to find advice, resources, case studies and more, to help you through each stage of your local energy project. Learn more 👇 localenergy.scot/our-guide-to-g…

📣The Community Buildings Fund from @scotgov’s CARES is open for applications! This fund supports community organisations across Scotland to decarbonise their community buildings and reduce their energy bills. Learn more👇 localenergy.scot/funding/cares-…

Did you know we have a network of local development officers across Scotland? They’re happy to discuss ideas or proposals you have for a community renewable energy project. You can get in touch with your local development officer below👇 localenergy.scot/local-contacts/

💻We've uploaded our 'Securing your grid connection– Guidance on Gate 2 to Whole Queue (G2TWQ) connection process' webinar with Locogen on YouTube. Watch now👇 youtube.com/watch?v=rnCanQ…

📧Have you signed up to our CARES newsletter? The next issue is coming out soon. Our monthly newsletters are packed with articles, events, and news about community energy projects. Sign up today👇 email.localenergy.scot/p/2PT0-89M/sig…

⚡Is your community energy project over 50kW? You may need to act now to secure your grid connection! Iona, our senior specialist officer, explains what to do if your District Network Operator has contacted you about the CMP435 reforms👇 localenergy.scot/securing-your-…

Want to see how communities across Scotland have used funding from @scotgov's CARES to lower their energy bills and carbon footprint? Browse our case studies today to find community projects that are relevant to you. Read our case studies👇 localenergy.scot/case-studies/

The Community Buildings Fund from @scotgov’s CARES is open for applications. Community organisations can apply for funding to help decarbonise their community buildings by installing renewable technology, like a heat pump or solar panels. Learn more👇 localenergy.scot/funding/cares-…

The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund from @scotgov's CARES is closing this Wednesday! If you’re thinking about applying, we'd encourage you to act now. Start your application today👇 localenergy.scot/funding/commun…

We’ll be hosting a ‘Making Angus buildings more energy efficient’ webinar on Tuesday 24 June at 6pm. The webinar will focus on guidance for the Community Buildings Fund from @scotgov's CARES. Learn more👇 localenergy.scot/making-angus-b…

Did you know that @scotgov's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has advised over 1,300 community organisations? Our 'Sharing CARES success stories' page highlights the impact CARES has had on community groups across Scotland. Learn more👇 localenergy.scot/sharing-cares-…

Applications for the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund from @scotgov's CARES close next Wednesday! The fund supports community organisations to develop their own renewable energy projects, including wind and solar photovoltaic (PV). Apply today👇 localenergy.scot/funding/commun…

The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund from @scotgov's CARES is accepting applications until Wednesday 25 June. Read our fund guidance to learn how applications will be assessed and start your application today👇 localenergy.scot/funding/commun…

Is your community organisation looking to reduce the energy bills and carbon footprint of its building? The Community Buildings Fund from @scotgov's CARES is accepting applications until the end of October 2025. Learn more👇 localenergy.scot/funding/cares-…