The Voice of the Community Energy Sector

We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping community energy organisations create and implement new projects by advocating for a policy landscape that will support community energy and providing opportunities for community energy practitioners to connect, learn, share business models and help each other overcome obstacles. 

Who we are

We advocate on behalf of the sector and use our networks to help the sector grow.

Learn about our activities & impact

Community energy data

We gather comprehensive data on the community energy sector and publish analysis and reports.

Read our 2024 UK sector overview

Membership

Becoming a member helps get your organisation connected across the sector and shows your support for its growth.

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New to community energy?

We've made a guide for those interested in how to get started with community energy

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Funding opportunities

We collate a wide range of funding sources for the community energy sector

Find funding for your organisation

Community energy national map

We recently relaunched our national map showing sites of community energy activity across England

Learn more and access the map
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) join Community Energy England as a new Principal Supporter

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) join Community Energy England as a new Principal Supporter

04/12/2024

Written by Sarah Jeffery, Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, National Grid E …

Community Energy Awards 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Leadership in Bristol

Community Energy Awards 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Leadership in Bristol

03/12/2024

On Friday, 22 November 2024, over 150 passionate advocates for sustainable energy gat …

Reflecting on the Community Energy Awards 2024

Reflecting on the Community Energy Awards 2024

26/11/2024

A Celebration of innovation, collaboration, and impactThe Community Energy Awards 2 …

Social investment sector partnership launches a new £15m fund to bolster the energy resilience of charities and social enterprises in England

Social investment sector partnership launches a new £15m fund to bolster the energy resilience of charities and social enterprises in England

06/11/2024

Charities and social enterprises, especially those based in disadvantaged areas, stru …