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Policy and Research

At Democratic Finance Scotland we want to continually research and explore policy on future potential finance options for communities. You will see our research developments and policy papers below

Democratic Finance Scotland are represented on the Scottish Communities Coalition on Energy(SCCE). A coalition of organisations seeking to ensure a JUST Transition from oil/gas to renewables that benefits all communities across Scotland.

Scottish Government Consultation on Community Benefits from Net Zero Technologies – DTAS response – April 2025

Research – Offshore Shared Ownership and Democratic Finance – Oct 24

Scottish Community Wealth Fund Feb 25

Community Owned Energy Case Studies

SCCE Calls for new Scottish National Community Wealth Fund to ensure a JUST Transition

SCCE Calls for 1GW of 100% Community Owned Energy

Communities and Shared Ownership of Renewables – SCCE Paper

SCCE calls for a Fair Energy Deal for Scottish Communities – Full Paper

SCCE calls for a Fair Energy Deal for Scottish Communities – Executive Summary