Resources
Our free resources are here to help you with your local energy project.
You can also find out more about the successes and challenges of other projects by taking a look at our Case Studies.
We also produce a range of useful presentations for our popular annual CARES Conference and other events. If you're interested in getting copies of these, let us know.
If you have any questions, we're here to help - get in touch.
Framework Contractors
To support community groups in progressing projects, we have compiled a framework of suppliers to provide a number of professional services.
Learn MoreCARES Toolkit
The CARES toolkit will take you step by step through the process of developing projects, from determining your goals to achieving them.
Learn MoreLocal Energy Marketplace
Browse our directories to find funders, partners, mentors and suppliers to help you develop your local energy project.
Learn MoreGood Practice Principles
Read the Scottish Government's Good Practice Principles for a range of renewable energy project activities.
Learn MoreResources for Housing Associations
This is a simple guide to help housing associations considering installing air source heat pumps in multiple domestic properties.
Learn MoreFarm Scale Solar Co-operative
This new initiative looks to make it easier and cheaper for farms to switch to solar power by helping facilitate a bulk purchase of solar panels.
Learn MoreReports
Here you'll find some useful reports to help you with your local energy project, produced by us or by organisations we work with.
Learn MoreInfrastructure and Innovation Fund Project Summaries
To support community groups in progressing projects, we have compiled a framework of suppliers to provide a number of professional services.
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