• Environmental/Green Infrastructure

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions. CARES is managed by Local Energy Scotland and offers a range of financial support to community energy projects.

CARES provides a package of support, and we make it as easy as possible for you to deliver your project. Current support and funds are:

• Community Energy Launchpad – if you are new to community energy and not sure where to start, what to do or are struggling to work out if you are eligible this is where to start.
• Community Buildings Fund – grants for communities that want to install renewable systems in community buildings such as faith buildings, village halls and community centres.
• Community Energy Generation Growth Fund – grants and loans for communities that want to own and operate renewable energy technologies.