Carbon Neutral Islay

11/12/2024

The work in progress of the first Islay solar array next to the community owned wind turbine - and Tom in the foreground for scale!

Funded by Carbon Neutral Islands project, and project managed by Islay Energy Trust, the asset will pass to Islay Community Benefit Society to generate income for the Community Benefit Fund.

25/11/2024

Developing Gaelic to boost Scotland’s economy

30/10/2024

We now have everyone in post within the Carbon Neutral Islands Community of Practice including several new island representatives across Scotland. They are ready to hit the ground running, planning community engagement and working on date collection and development of climate action plans.

It's great to have these new partners on board this exciting development of the CNI project:

- Bressay Development Ltd

- Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn

- UCVO Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations

- Urras Thiriodh - Tiree Community Development Trust

- Isle of Luing Community Trust

- Colonsay Community Development Company

22/10/2024

Is the circular economy just another form of sustainability? In a new episode of The Circular Economy Show podcast, we explore the key overlaps and core differences in turn. Listen now: https://links.emf.org/4fg3QyT

21/10/2024

Carbon Neutral Island Development Officer Vacancy!!

18/10/2024

We are delighted that CNI and Community Energy Scotland have been shortlisted for the Scottish Renewables The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024 for the 'Best Community Project Award'!

Congrats to all the other finalists who are also doing great work 🎉

https://www.scottishrenewables.com/events/231-sgea24/categories

08/10/2024

02/10/2024

Valuable to attend the OH-COP1 Outer Hebrides Climate Conference by Climate Hebrides and other key partners.

Hannah from Community Energy Scotland spoke on the panel about communications and community engagement in CNI.

We were also able to share some physical copies of the CNI handbook - you can get one here https://cni.scot/handbook

27/09/2024

Cal Lowey joined HIE earlier this year as our Carbon Neutral Islands Project Manager, have a read of his latest blog post on Carbon Neutral Islands and the VIBES Awards.

"It really does feel like we’re on this journey together. While the targets are challenging, there are so many good people, doing good things, which will benefit our region."

👉 https://ow.ly/XHeZ50Tx1xh

Net Zero Scotland VIBES Awards

27/09/2024

🌍 Our Green Grant Fund is back! 🌍

As part of we’re delighted to announce the launch of our Green Grant Fund – helping businesses and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands transition to net zero.

📢 Grants of up to £250,000 are available, covering up to 50% of project costs in rural areas. If your business is ready to invest in energy efficiency, renewables, or waste management, now is the time to apply.

Find out more and start your journey to net zero: https://ow.ly/pAix50Tw8gA

Net Zero Scotland

12/09/2024

All ready to go at Community Energy Scotland 😎

05/09/2024

What a lovely day to be up the moss checking the Islay Energy Trust turbine 😎😎😎

02/09/2024

31/08/2024

🌍 The Community Action Handbook 🌍

Community Energy Scotland has developed the Community Action Handbook—a practical resource based on the Carbon Neutral Islands project, designed to help communities take action on climate change.

We know that digital guides aren't for everyone, and sometimes a physical copy is simply more accessible. That's why we're offering physical copies of the handbook to community groups in Scotland.

📚 Request your copy on our website or download the digital version:
https://cni.scot/handbook/

12/07/2024

We are recruiting! -

Project Management Officer
Carbon Neutral Islay

Islay is one of six islands in the Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) programme, funded by Scottish Government, with the aim to be carbon neutral for 2040.

At present, we are developing capital projects to reduce and mitigate Islay’s carbon emissions, whilst providing benefit for the community.

The candidate should have a keen interest in environmental issues, experience in project management, and strong interpersonal and communications skills.

The role will include working alongside partner organisations, such as Community Energy Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and Scottish Government, as well as regular interaction with the local steering group and wider community.

Funding is available for a full-time position, but we will consider flexible or ‘job-share’ arrangements if appropriate.

Terms and conditions will be attractive to the right candidate. The role will be based in Bowmore, with the option for an element of home working.

Please email a brief CV with covering letter to

[email protected]

or by post to IET, Custom House, Bowmore, PA43 7JJ.

Closing date for initial applications is Monday 29th July 2024

27/06/2024

COP Islay! This week we participated in the High School's first 'Conference of the Parties' summit on Climate Change. Great to see such a wide range of participation and discussion on the future sustainability of Islay and Jura. Well done organisers, we are very much looking forward to the next one!