Events
Workshops, conferences and more, hosted by CEE, our members and friends
Forthcoming events that Community Energy England, the Energy Learning Network, and our members are organising are listed below. We also include selected events from organisations supportive of Community Energy England and the community energy sector as a whole.
The Local Power Plan for Community Energy
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 12:00 - 13:30
Interpreting the GB Energy Local Power Plan and the opportunities for community energy The recent publication of the GB Energy Local Power Plan opens up huge potential for the community energy sector. In this session, hosted by Wessex Community Energy Network, speakers from GB Energy and Community Energy England will explain the main features of the plan […]CEL Webinar: Introduction to London Councils' Community Energy Toolkit
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 14:00 - 15:00
Following consultation with its members, London Councils’ Community Energy Working Group (CEWG) commissioned guidance to support council officers who were working to develop community energy programmes. The Community Energy Toolkit: Establishing and Supporting Community Energy was prepared by REGEN and Repowering London, is published online as an interactive document, and considers issues such as: The Toolkit can be accessed here. CEL is […]Seeing is Believing North East & Yorkshire Final Online Networking
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 13:00 - 15:30
Final Seeing is Believing networking event bringing together Local Authorities and Community Organisations focused on the Local Power Plan Community Energy ‘Seeing is Believing North East and Yorkshire’ is a programme funded by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and delivered by Community Energy England, Ashden and Centre for Sustainable Energy. It is designed to share inspiring stories from people […]North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Summit 2026 Power to the people – from ambition to action through engagement
- Location
- Priory Street Centre, York
- Time
- 9.30am-4.30pm
Join the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub for an inspiring, interactive and practical event focused on securing support for your journey to clean energy. This event will bring together local authorities, community organisations, government and other key stakeholders to explore innovative strategies, share success stories, and build partnerships that engage and empower both local […]Battery Storage and Renewables
- Location
- Online via Teams
- Time
- 12:00
How storage is strengthening clean energy As more solar and wind projects come online across the UK, one challenge remains: renewable energy is intermittent. The sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow. Battery storage is becoming a vital part of the clean energy transition. It allows surplus renewable electricity to be stored […]Community energy and local authority match-making (Seeing is Believing project: for the North East and Yorkshire region)
- Location
- Zoom
- Time
- 12:00-13:00
This interactive session is part of Seeing is Believing, a programme funded and delivered by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, in partnership with CEE, Ashden and CSE. Overview of event: Are you looking to build stronger partnerships within community energy? Are you working in a local authority or community energy organisation in […]Grimsby Energy Collective 2026
- Location
- Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes
- Time
- 9.30am - 2.30pm
Grimsby Energy Collective – Inspiring Cooperative Growth is a regional gathering that brings together community organisations, industry leaders, educators, civic representatives and infrastructure partners to explore practical opportunities for collaboration and shared progress. Hosted by Grimsby Community Energy at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes, the event provides a platform for organisations working across community energy, skills, infrastructure […]CEE New Member Introduction Meeting - April 2026
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 10:00
This session aims to extend a warm welcome to new members of the CEE network. We will provide an opportunity for new members to gain a better understanding of how to engage with the CEE network and make the most of their membership. To book your place, please email Lisa WestA second wind: Unleashing the potential for repowering
- Location
- Osborne Clarke, One London Wall, Barbican, London, EC2Y 5EB
- Time
- 15:00 - 17:00
Over half of GB’s current onshore wind fleet is expected to face end-of-life decisions by 2035, meaning developers will be facing difficult decisions whether to decommission, life extend or repower. By repowering, an additional 690 MW of onshore wind capacity could be added by 2035, increasing to 6 GW by 2050. However, the ability to […]The British Renewable Energy Awards
- Location
- Sheraton Grand London Park Lane in Mayfair
The British Renewable Energy Awards are back for their 21st year, and 2026 is a significant moment as the Renewable Energy Association (REA) marks its 25th anniversary. After a quarter of a century supporting renewable energy across the UK, this is an important year for the sector and the perfect opportunity to recognise the people […]Community Energy England Summer Conference 2026
- Location
- The Bond, Birmingham
- Time
- 10 - 5:45pm
Join Community Energy England and National Grid Electricity Distribution for our summer community energy conference – a welcoming, practical and inspiring day for people working to decarbonise energy and achieve net zero across England. This event is for community energy organisations, climate action groups, local authorities, and anyone supporting their local area to take action […]
Have a event?
- If you would like your event to feature on this page, please use our event submission form.
Want to sponsor an event?
- If you are interested in sponsoring one of CEE’s 2026 events, you can download our sponsorship pack or get in touch with Kim Woodcock.
Sharing our voice
We regularly speak at and chair events organised by others. Find upcoming events where you can see us in action.
We collect recordings of events we’ve spoken at in this playlist on our YouTube channel.
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