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We are Local Energy Scotland

We manage CARES - the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme. CARES supports communities across Scotland to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions.
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Upgrade a community building

We can help your community to install renewable systems in community buildings such as faith buildings, village halls and community centres.

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Get help with a community owned project

Whether wholly owned, controlled by the community or a partnership project, we are here to help at every stage.

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Get help with community benefits

CARES supports communities that are working with commercial developers to maximise community benefits packages.

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Access shared ownership support

We can help renewable energy developers and communities make the most of shared ownership projects.

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Community benefits

Committed by renewable energy businesses to support communities

Average community value from recent projects £5,000 Per MW per year
Total benefits committed in the last year £30,068,939

Resource Hub

Our free resources are here to help you with your local energy project. Explore our list of guides and reports, download resources and more.

Case Studies

Cromarty Cinema

Learn how the Cromarty Cinema used CARES funding t...

Dundee Boys’ Brigade

Learn how the Dundee Boys' Brigade used CARES fund...

St Ninian Bowling Club

Learn how St Ninian Bowling Club used CARES fundin...

Community and locally owned projects

Discover the projects which are contributing to Scottish targets for community and locally owned energy, alongside projects which have received CARES funding from Local Energy Scotland.

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