Local Energy Scotland
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Energy Saving Trust Prospect House 5 Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DF
Currently open funds
Local Energy Scotland - Let’s Do Net Zero Community Buildings (CARES)
The Community Buildings Fund provides grants to help community organisations reduce their building’s energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by funding the installation of renewable technologies like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels.
Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Buildings Fund
The CARES Community Buildings Fund provides grants to help community organisations reduce their building’s energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Currently closed funds
Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Solar Fund
CARES is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot.
Local Energy Scotland - Community Heat Development Programme
Supporters eligible community organisations and groups of householders to help develop their ideas for locally-generated, low and zero carbon heat project ideas. Successful applicants will receive technical support.
Local Energy Scotland - Community Energy Generation Growth Fund
Funding to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.
Local Energy Scotland - Community Energy Growth Fund
Part of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), the Community Energy Growth Fund helps communities take community energy projects from idea to delivery.
