Parent Organisation
Community Energy Scotland
Community Energy Scotland provides practical help for communities on green energy development.
Our mission
- We believe communities can become stronger, more self reliant and resilient by generating their own energy and using it efficiently.
- We help communities, voluntary groups and charities throughout Scotland to own and operate renewable energy installations.
- We provide education, finance and practical help.
- We are a voice for communities who want to act now for a more secure and sustainable energy structure in Scotland
If your community is interested in learning more about CES please visit the website.
www.communityenergyscotland.org.uk
Other Supporting Organisations
Development Trust Association Scotland
DTAS Mission - “To help local people achieve thriving and sustainable communities”
DTAS is a membership led organisation supporting local development trusts in their work to increase local decision making, asset ownership and community based development.
DTAS is recognised as one of the fastest growing and community networks in the UK.
Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Climate Challenge Fund
The Climate Challenge Fund forms part of the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Action Fund. The Climate Challenge Fund is administered by Keep Scotland Beautiful and made funding of £27.4million available to communities across the three financial years 2008-11. The Climate Challenge Fund has provided funding for communities across Scotland to become part of the Community Powerdown network.
www.ccf.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Energy Saving Trust
EST is a non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit householders. Their advice can help people save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from homes.
EST is responsible for the Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centres (ESSAC). To find your local ESSAC centre please visit the website below.
