Links
You will find listed below links to websites which may provide useful information when you are planning your community project. Some of the links will take you to other communities who have already developed and implemented their projects.
Members' Websites
Carbon Emissions
A microgeneration grants scheme
Might be useful if groups wish to purchase.
A central resource for the low carbon economy
Community Development
A van equipped with solar energy equipment which makes it entirely autonomous in energy
The national body for development trusts in Scotland
HIE is the Scottish Government's economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
This tool is useful for awareness raising and community decision making
The Rural Gateway shares news, views and information across Scotland's rural communities.
The independent regeneration and inclusion network for Scotland
The national representative agency supporting the development of Social Firms in Scotland
Education
Energy Agencies
Advice on saving money and reducing carbon emissions for householders
Environmental
Finance and funding
Offering loans for 'more-than-profit' organisations
General
Regulator
OFGEM, the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets
Skills
Information on learning services across the Highlands and Islands
Social Enterprise
Social enterprise support agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Championing business with a social purpose
Social entrepreneur network
Technologies
Solar thermal collector manufacturer
Wood pellet supplier
Small wind turbine supplier
Wood pellet supplier
A forum for Scottish renewables industry
Woodfuel supply chain diagram
