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Booking is now live for the CARES Conference: ‘Idea to impact – community energy in action’
Join us for our next CARES conference, which will take place at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre on Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 10am to 5pm.
This conference is for your community organisation and will showcase the support available for you on your community energy journey. It will be full of inspiring stories and practical advice to help you progress your ideas towards impact.
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Upgrade a building
We can help your community to install renewable systems in community buildings such as faith buildings, village halls and community centres.
Find out moreStart a community owned project
Whether wholly owned and/ or controlled by the community, or through partnerships with commercial or public sector partners, we are here to help at every stage of the project.
Find out moreGet help with Community benefits
CARES supports communities who have been approached by commercial developers regarding community benefits packages. CARES can help with discussions to ensure that the best deal is reached for both parties.
Find out moreAccess Shared ownership support
We support renewable energy developers and communities interested in shared ownership projects.
Find out moreCARES funding
The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) offers a range of financial support to local energy projects. We can also help you with ongoing support, mentoring, advice and more.
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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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