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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.
Find out moreGet 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.
Find out moreGet help with community benefits
CARES supports communities that are working with commercial developers to maximise community benefits packages.
Find out moreAccess shared ownership support
We can help renewable energy developers and communities make the most of shared ownership projects.
Find out moreTickets available for the CARES Conference 2026
Join us for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration at the CARES Conference 2026: People Make Projects. The conference will bring together community organisations, advisers, developers, consultants and delivery partners from across Scotland.
Find out moreCommunity benefits
Committed by renewable energy businesses to support communities
Some benefit packages are index-linked, meaning their value rises with inflation. Where this applies we estimate today's value using CPI or RPI, so figures may differ from the original agreed amounts.
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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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