Community renewables
SCHRI for communities is a one-shop that offers help at every stage of developing a renewable energy project. SCHRI for communities has two main components:
- An advisory and project management service that provides expertise in developing renewable energy projects
- A funding stream that provides financial assistance for capital projects and development initiatives such as feasibility studies.
The SCHRI for communities is delivered jointly by EST in southern eastern Scotland and Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC) in the Highlands and Islands area.
EST and HICEC each manage a team of SCHRI Development Officers who are responsible for advising community organisations on how to develop their projects. Development Officers are specialised staff who promote community renewables by providing expertise on relevant funding, planning and legislative issues to help get projects off the ground.