Community Energy at All-Energy 2026
By the community, for the community
Community Energy England, Community Energy Scotland and Community Energy Wales have come together to highlight community energy at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow, 13-14 May.
Join us in Glasgow
If you’re at the conference, come see us at stand R40. We’re also delivering a series of sessions in collaboration with Great British Energy and Local Energy Scotland, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers and interesting topics focused on the future of community and local energy.
Why community energy?
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Why work with community energy?
Why Work with Community Energy Organisations? As organisations look to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy costs, many face a critical decision: go it alone, work with a commercial provider, or partner with a community energy organisation. While DIY and commercial models may sometimes offer lower price or convenience, partnering with a community energy organisation […]
Cross-UK topics
State of the Sector
With the recent publication of the joint GBE/UK Government Local Power Plan, there is increased interest in – and commitment to – community energy at a national level. You can help shape how community energy projects are supported across the country by participating in the annual State of the Sector survey. Please take the time to update us on any community energy projects you’ve recently finished, you’re currently working on, or you’ve got planned. Any information you give us helps drive research to address the needs of the community energy sector across the UK.
Access your country’s portal:
Shared Ownership
For communities, shared ownership can generate 30–40 years of income, strengthening local capacity and resilience. For developers, it can help create stable operating environments, reputational value and alignment with just‑transition and net‑zero policy objectives.
Repowering
As many renewables assets across the UK approach end of life, repowering and life extension offer opportunities for community energy to grow, to continue to provide reliable income streams, and for the private sector to support even more communities to take a stake in the energy transition.
Energy Learning Network
The Energy Learning Network (ELN) is a UK-wide programme powering forward community energy projects, helping more groups to launch or grow their schemes.
Single nation activities
Scotland
Our Power campaign
Campaigning to make sure people in Scotland get a fair share of the country’s renewable energy wealth.
Launchpad Project
Supports communities at the first stages of their energy activity, exploring options, and preparing groups ready to bid for Local Energy Scotland funding.
Wales
Community Energy Wales Manifesto for the new Senedd
State of the Sector 2025 report
State of the Sector 2025 – Wales (English)
Download (PDF, 8MB) State of the Sector 2025 – Wales (English)
England
National map
Our national map shows locations of community-led renewable energy generation, energy advice and energy efficiency services. Find new collaborators in areas of your interest.
Up the Energy Campaign
A national campaign led by Community Energy England and partners to unlock the full potential of community energy and ensure everyone can play a part in delivering the UK’s Clean Power mission.
Community Energy Fortnight
An annual, nationwide campaign showing what community energy is all about.
