Find out how your community group could benefit from a Scottish Government grant to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Community groups can benefit from the Scottish Government's £1 million prize fund for innovation in energy efficiency.
Find out how community groups can apply for interest free loans from the Energy Saving Trust in Scotland to improve energy efficiency.
Charities, including community groups, can apply for grants to support renewables projects. To find out more, visit the Low Carbon Buildings Phase 2 website (external site)
From 2003/04 to 2008/09 the Energy Saving Trust successfully managed the community stream of the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI) throughout Scotland except in the Highlands and Islands area. Community Energy Scotland managed the community stream of the SCHRI in the Highlands and Islands. The SCHRI was funded by the Scottish Government.
From April 2009 Community Energy Scotland took over the management of the community renewables grant programme, now called Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). CARES continues the support available for communities under the previous Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI). The scheme provides support and grants for community groups Scotland wide.
For further information on the CARES please visit www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/19185/Communities or contact Community Energy Scotland on 01349 860120 or at www.communityenergyscotland.org.uk/.
Please note that The Energy Saving Trust continue to manage the programme providing grants for renewables to householders.
