Case Studies
Below are a selection of resources and case studies to give you useful information on CARES. Hover over an image for more information.
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EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Education and Training Fund
This case study looks at arrangements for a community benefit fund benefiting the community council areas of Avonbridge and Standburn, and Limerigg and Slamannan in Falkirk, and Blackridge in West Lothian. The fund is administered by Foundation Scotland.
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E.ON Rosehall Community Fund & SSE Achany Community Fund
This case study looks at arrangements for two community benefit funds supporting activity in three communities in central Sutherland: Lairg, Criech, and Ardgay and District. The funds have provided a significant platform for community-led regeneration in an area that was at risk of economic and social decline.
Read moreE.ON Rosehall Community Fund & SSE Achany Community Fund
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Development of hydrogen projects in Scotland
Lessons learnt from three Local Energy Challenge Fund hydrogen projects
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Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC)
Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) applied for CARES funding to cover the costs of detailed feasibility work looking at the costs of sizing a large, ground-mounted solar PV system and a smart energy management system at its site in Argyll and Bute.
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Solar Connected Communities: Beith Community Development Trust
The Feed-in Tariff closed to new applications in March 2019. Ofgem offered community organisations a 12-month extension through a simple pre-registration process. Local Energy Scotland supported Beith Community Development Trust to apply for pre-registration.
Read moreSolar Connected Communities: Beith Community Development Trust
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Solar Connected Communities: Moniaive Initiative
The Feed-in Tariff scheme closed to new applications in March 2019. Ofgem offered community organisations a 12-month extension through a simple pre-registration process. Local Energy Scotland supported Moniaive Initiative to apply for pre-registration.
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