Case Studies

Below are a selection of resources and case studies to give you useful information on CARES. Hover over an image for more information.

Oban Local Energy Plan
Oban is a remote small town on the west coast of Scotland with a population of over 8600 people. It acts as a local transport hub with ferry, train and bus connections and during the summer months the population can expand to over 25,000.

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Oban Local Energy Plan
Barra and Vatersay Local Energy Plan
Barra and Vatersay are two very remote islands at the south end to the Outer Hebrides with a combined population of over 1300 people.

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Barra and Vatersay Local Energy Plan
Drumnadrochit Local Energy Plan
The village of Drumnadrochit, to the north side of Loch Ness, has grown significantly over the last two decades. This growth has created the need to plan the village's development effectively.

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Drumnadrochit Local Energy Plan
Brae Local Energy Plan
The village of Brae is on the north mainland of Shetland, on a narrow isthmus that separates the mainland from Northmavine. The small fishing village expanded rapidly in the 1970s and 1980s with the construction of the nearby oil terminal at Sullom Voe and now has a population of over 700 people.

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Brae Local Energy Plan
Burntisland Community Energy Masterplan
Fife Council wanted to understand how Burntisland could reduce its carbon footprint by 80%. Through working with the local community, the Burntisland Community Energy Masterplan was produced. This will be used to inform the planning process and help determine development in Burntisland.

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Burntisland Community Energy Masterplan