Energy

ALIenergy works to promote sustainable energy use and renewable energy generation, to address fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions.

  Lochaber Environmental Group works to preserve, conserve, and restore the environment of Lochaber for the benefit of the local communities as we transition to a low carbon economy. We help to advance the knowledge of Lochaber residents in the study of the environment and sustainability, facilitating training, and sharing advice & information. Our Objectives To help and encourage everyone in Lochaber to reduce their impact on the environment Promoting the preservation, conservation and restoration of the natural environment of Lochaber for the benefit of the community Providing information and training about the environment and about ways to live in a more sustainable manner Help and encourage everyone in Lochaber to live more sustainably. 

900kW community wind turbine has been generating renewable energy since 2011; the income from this is used by the Development Trust for the development of community projects on the isles of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre.

North Yell Development Council installed 5 community wind turbines on the Island of Yell, with the profits from the energy generated being fed back into community projects.

Applecross is a grid-constrained, rural community with only single-phase power available. This energy barrier directly impacts the community; hindering business development, limiting locally generated energy exports, and restricting our Electric Vehicle (EV) charging capabilities.

Bressay Developments Ltd have installed solar panels and air to air heat pumps to their community building to reduce CO2 emissions, reduce costs and ensure volunteers and customers are kept warm.

  The North Ronaldsay Trust have developed a number of energy projects, they include:

Stronsay Development Trust's Stronsay Energy and Waste Matters project aimed to reduce waste and increase rates of recycling and energy efficiency. The project included opening a small recycling centre in the main village of Whitehall, plus a toolshare shed and a clothing swap scheme. Activities also included home energy efficiency advice and creation of cardboard briquettes for heating.