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.
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CEE 2026 AGM
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 13:00 - 14:30
Our 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place online on Tuesday 22 September at 1pm. Both members and non-members are invited to attend to hear about CEE’s activities and impact over the year, and learn about our priorities and plans for the rest of 2026 and into 2027. CEE members will also be invited to vote for directors and […] -
Community Energy Surgery Sessions
- Location
- Online Sessions
- Time
- Times organised on request
Enhance your community energy project with free one-to-one mentoring sessions provided by community energy experts Scene, on behalf of Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington (working on behalf of Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West & Chester Council, and Warrington Council), in coordination with the North West Net Zero Hub. Sessions will provide free one-to-one support for individuals […] -
GBE Local Webinar 3 - The Local Power Plan in Practice: Enabling Local Authorities to deliver at scale
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 10:00 - 11:30
A session dedicated to Local Authority employees, with a focus on the Partnership Grant and how LAs can deliver projects alongside the sector. Following our introductory session, this webinar focuses on how Great British Energy Local will work in partnership with Local Authorities to turn ambition into delivery. As the UK accelerates towards clean power, […] -
The Power of Batteries
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 14.00-15.00
About the event: Inspiration and information about how batteries can help your community energy project Batteries can do much more than store renewable energy. By providing flexibility services and unlocking multiple revenue streams, batteries can strengthen the financial viability of community energy projects and play a key role in Smart Local Energy Systems. Join practitioners […] -
Developing Warm Spaces capacity to provide energy advice and support to communities
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 13:30 - 15:00
Learn how energy consumers in vulnerable situations can be directly supported through improved ‘warm space’ infrastructure at this free webinar. Hosted by National Energy Action, Northern Powergrid and network partners, this event will present learning and insights from an 18-month Network Innovation Allowance funded project and share with you a first look at our community-focused Support Action Plan for […] -
Learning from Community Energy in Europe
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 14:00 - 15:15
Across Europe, community energy organisations are developing innovative approaches to local energy supply, renewable generation, and community-led heating and cooling. While policy and market conditions differ between countries, many face challenges familiar to UK groups, including access to finance, regulatory barriers, and the need to build sustainable business models. This webinar will explore how energy […] -
SSEN South Control Room Tour
- Location
- Walton Park, Portsmouth
- Time
- 9:30 - 11:30
SSEN are opening the doors to their control room in Portsmouth and showcasing how they manage their Southern network. This visit will give you a unique, behind-the-scenes view of how their network is operated in real time. During the session, two of their experienced control room operators will provide an overview of how they manage network constraints […] -
Invest in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 12:00
From factories to schools, leisure centres to steelworks, golf clubs to community centres, we already collectively own 22 solar rooftops and have over 40 sites signed up and ready to install over the next 2 years. By buying shares you can help us to get them built – and have a significant impact on rooftop solar in […] -
Big Solar Gathering 2026
- Location
- Bull StreetBirmingham, England
- Time
- 9:30 - 17:00
Join activists and community solar experts for a day of inspiration, practical learning and action. The Big Solar Gathering is a day focussed on sharing learning, project updates, networking and getting to know our Investor and Volunteer Members better. Here is what we got up to last year:https://bigsolar.coop/big-solar-gathering-2025 As part of your registration, we invite […] -
CEE New Member Introduction Meeting
- 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 West
Have a event?
- CEE members can feature their events on this page. Please use our event submission form to add your event.
- Not a member yet? Read more about the benefits of membership.
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.
Community Energy Fortnight
Our annual, nationwide campaign showcasing the best of community energy. Find out more.
Looking for a past event?
Visit our Archive to rewatch previous events.
If your organisation is supportive of our work and the sector but not already a member, please consider joining us to add weight to our voice as we support and advocate on behalf of community energy. You can find out more about membership or go ahead and apply.