Use and comfort
Map bookings, zones, warm-up needs, hot water and responsible operators.
CARES energy project design
Plan the right improvements for your community building.
A free building survey helps your group choose improvements that fit how the space is actually used and what the CARES fund may support.
Every property is different. The free survey checks what is possible before you commit to a system.
The answer you need
What makes a CARES technical proposal credible?
It connects community use and current energy with the building condition, heat or electrical design, proposed measures, enabling work and a realistic operating plan after handover.
The property-specific checks
What will FLO check for your property?
We use these details to work out what is practical, what needs more investigation and what the next step should be.
Building and energy
Review fabric, defects, bills, meters, plant, roof and electrical capacity.
Deliverability
Resolve permissions, access, network, maintenance and fund timetable.
The next step with FLO
What will your assessment and quote cover?
FLO starts with your property, then explains the recommended work, the price, important exclusions and the next steps in writing.
Useful details to share
Request a free CARES building surveyBookings and occupancy calendarEnergy bills and meter detailsKnown building defects and surveysTrustee priorities, budget and deadline
Building and operating brief
Technology rationale and alternatives
Enabling works and delivery dependencies
Handover and long-term operating plan
Good to know
Questions you may have.
Should every project include heat, solar and a battery?+
No. The package should follow the building need, eligible route and energy evidence. Storage needs its own technical case.
How should intermittent use be represented?+
Use booking calendars, target comfort, warm-up periods and zone-specific loads rather than one assumed daily schedule.
Can design continue before eligibility is confirmed?+
Reusable evidence can progress, but keep grant-dependent commitments separate and confirm the fund route before incurring avoidable cost.
What might change the recommendation?+
A grant application should not drive the building into an unsuitable all-technology package. Each measure needs a clear role, evidence and responsible operator.
Original guidance and sources +
Talk to FLO
Just have a question?
Have a question about cares energy project design or your property's suitability? Ask FLO and we'll point you to the right next step.