The Development Trusts Association Scotland is a member of the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy (alongside Community Energy Scotland and Community Land Scotland) which seeks to secure a Fair Energy Deal for Scottish communities.

The group is advocating to maximise the positive impacts of the renewables revolution by creating more opportunities for community-owned energy and putting Community Wealth Building principles at the heart of wider energy policy and economic transformation.

With the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections on the horizon, we are calling on parties to commit to enabling and supporting increased community ownership and shared ownership of new and existing electricity and heat infrastructure, and fair distribution of the wealth that is being generated and consolidated through renewables.

As such, as part of the SCCE, we are publishing our manifesto recommendations which are informed by the needs of our members, to overcome barriers and unlock benefits for the climate, communities and local economies across the country.

Read the full manifesto here: Recommended manifesto policies – Scottish Community Coalition on Energy