Here is a record of the policy responses we have submitted and our position on subjects that are receiving the attention of legislators.
Labour manifesto plans would transform community energy nationwide
CEE press release following the launch of the 2024 Labour General Election Manifesto
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Briefing from Department for Education on putting solar on schools - May 2024
Following complaint from several members about new barriers to installing solar on schools CEE lobbied the DfE who have produced new guidance on steps required to install solar on schools eg. permission from the Secretary of State, implications of financial leases versus operational leases.
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Second REMA consultation response
We responded asking REMA to place greater emphasis on the potential of policy interventions at distribution grid level, which are a crucial component of the net zero transition. Local generation, flexibility and demand side responses can deliver real benefits if they are empowered by policy.
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CEE response to the Contracts for Difference AR7 consultation
We repeated our arguments, made 3 times since 2020, for a Community CfD to create a fair playing field with big renewable developers and investor certainty to enable us to raise finance to grow the sector.
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CEE representation to the Treasury for the Spring Budget 2024
CEE is asking for an extension and expansion to the Community Energy Fund, investment in retrofit, housing upgrades and clean heat and a greater focus on people and communities led initiatives.
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CEE representation to the Treasury for the Autumn Statement 2023
CEE is asking for Tax Relief and other incentives to local energy action and increased funding for energy efficiency and retrofit.
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