Community action to net zero
Climate change is not a distant far away problem, we’re already seeing the impact here in Scotland. That’s why we need everyone – businesses, communities, industry and individuals – to join us in taking action to achieve Scotland’s Net Zero Targets.
Join the annual conference online to find out what communities have been doing to tackle the climate crisis through their involvement in renewable energy projects and how these are benefitting their local communities.
The online conference will be looking at how communities can transition to net zero with the support of the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport will also join the event.
Focus sessions on the following topics:
- Net zero community buildings
- Off-grid places and remote islands
- Turning community benefits into net zero action
- Shared ownership
- Decarbonising heat
- Building community capacity to take on net zero projects
- Developing new renewable electricity projects
- CARES funding and support
You can view the draft agenda and details of the focus sessions on our website.
Attend our conference to be inspired and find out what communities like yours could do next.
Who can attend?
The CARES conference is aimed at community organisations that are involved in, or are looking to start, their own renewable energy projects.
Organisations in the renewable energy sector that support communities to help make this happen are also invited to attend.
How can people book a space?
You can book a conference space at Local Energy Scotland’s online ticket shop. Participants must book in advance as capacity is limited.
The conference will take place on Microsoft Teams; you won’t need a Teams account to register, but you will need an email address and a laptop, tablet or mobile device.
The CARES conference is free to attend.