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Energy efficient communities
From April 2022 Business Energy Scotland will be providing free and impartial ‘energy opportunities assessments’ to small and medium-sized enterprises in Scotland, including community groups and charities. You can find out more here. If you're applying to Foundation Scotland for funding towards a new building or renovation of an existing one, or for an energy efficiency improvement, we expect you to use this service or ...
East Lammermuir’s pioneering approach to energy projects
Up to 14 new electricity infrastructure projects are proposed for the East Lammermuir area, and the local community wanted to ensure that, once all new infrastructure is built and operational, the area is left better than it is today. At the same time, some of the developers in the region recognised the need for a more joined-up way of working. As a result, East Lammermuir is at the forefront of a new approach to community eng...
Energy efficient transformation for Newburgh Hall
The hall dates from the late 1800s and is a traditional granite construction with a 1950s concrete extension. The Hall Committee began a consultation in 2017 to understand the refurbishment priorities for users and design a programme of improvements that would secure the building’s future. Enhancements have included an entrance ramp, accessible toilets and a new kitchen. The Hall Committee saw improved energy efficiency as a ...
Great Glen Energy Co-operative Fund
The Great Glen Energy Co-operative purchased a stake in the Millennium wind farm in 2008. The wind farm is owned and managed by Millennium Wind Energy Ltd and is located in the hills north of Invergarry. There are currently 26 X 2.5 Mw Nordex turbines on the site. In full operation they produce enough clean green energy to supply around 36,000 average homes.
Scottish Government consultation on community benefits from net zero energy developments
This consultation is part of a review of the Good Practice Principles for onshore and offshore renewable energy, which seeks to ensure that guidance helps communities and developers get the best from community benefits. You can read more here.Our Communities team works with, and was involved in the development of, the previous iteration of these good practice principles (GPPs) for onshore renewables, and recently also worked w...
Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund - Microgrant Programme
This fund supports community groups and charities that provide activities benefiting those living within the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas.
Unlock Our Future
The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund supports community projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire contributing towards a climate smart future.
CREPL
Six community councils are eligible for funding through the CREPL Community Fund: Cree Valley; Kirkcowan; New Luce; Port William; Stoneykirk; Old Luce.
Projects for people and planet
Foundation Scotland recognises our planet is amidst both climate and nature crises. Science tells us that we need to act now to prevent an unpredictable and potentially dangerous future due to greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity. And our natural world has never been under such intense pressure. Species are declining, and habitats are being degraded at an alarming rate. Furthermore, many of the resources...
Zenobe Kilmarnock BESS Community Benefit Fund
The Zenobe BESS Kilmarnock Fund provides three type of awards: An annual household energy payment to eligible households near their battery energy storage site; an education & training grant of up to £400 to eligible residents near the site; and targeted grants to a small number of organisations.