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Energy saving support for Scottish farms

Scottish farms, like all businesses, spend a lot of money on energy. Powering lights, heating spaces and water, and running equipment for milking, cooling, and water pumping can take up a big chunk of their budget.

By making to energy-saving changes, you could make your farm more efficient and resilient to energy price fluctuation. Below you’ll find a range of relevant guides, case studies, blogs and external resources to help you make your farm as energy-efficient as possible.

What’s more, there is free and impartial support (and funding too) available to farms wanting to make the commitment to energy efficiency.

 

Case studies

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Case studies

Low-carbon farming business uncovers new ways to save energy

Case studies

Holiday cottage provider cuts annual energy by over £19k with renewable technology solutions

Guides

How to carry out a successful biomass heating project

Blog

Take charge of your energy bills with microgeneration

Blog

Using a gas boiler? Get ready for the fossil fuel phase-out

Events and training

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Train to become a CPD-certified Green Champion

Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Online
Upcoming

Learn how to light your business for less

Date: January 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Location: Online
Upcoming

Tools & external resources

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Tools

Calculate your current lighting costs

Tools

Lighting improvements calculator

Tools

Measure and monitor energy use