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 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 […]Good governance: Practical foundations for community energy (Community Energy GO webinar)
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 1:30-2:30 pm
Overview Join us to learn how strong governance, clear board roles, and solid legal foundations can help your community energy group thrive. We will be hearing from Saskya Huggins, community energy practitioner and founder of Make It Count. After a decade at Low Carbon Hub, she now works independently to help communities overcome common barriers […]Co-ops Congress 2026
- Location
- The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
- Time
- 09:00 -17:00
Co-op Congress takes place on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June (2026) is proudly sponsored by The Co-operative Bank. Congress is where inspiration meets real-world change. We’ll collectively explore how co-operatives are responding to today’s challenges and building practical alternatives for a fairer future. At Congress, join leaders, grassroots innovators and everything in between to shape […]Community Energy Birmingham for a Site Visit & Informal Meet‑Up – 17 June
- Location
- Ackers Adventure Golden Hillock Road Birmingham B11 2PY
- Time
- 4pm - 8pm
If you are travelling to Birmingham for CEE’s summer conference you might want to consider joining Community Energy Birmingham for a site visit and informal meet up on the 17 June (the day before the conference). Details below: At 4pm on 17 June, CEB are hosting a short site visit to one of their solar […]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. Thanks to our Principal Partner, NGED, and our supporting partners 100 Green Communities, Younity and Ethex for making this event possible. […]How to invest in large-roof community solar
- Location
- Zoom
- Time
- 09:30
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 […]Whiteborough Solar Park – update call
- Location
- Zoom
- Time
- 12:30
The Big Solar Co-op have been working on our Whiteborough solar park project for over 3 years now. We want to show that ground-mounted solar makes a lot of sense, if it is done right. At Whiteborough we are bringing together several key elements to make a unique solar park that showcases this approach. Join […]CEL AGM + Monthly Meeting June 2026
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 18:00 - 20:00
Draft Agenda: 6pm – 7pm AGM: Vote by member representatives on: 7-8pm If you have any questions or suggestions for future meetings or accessibility requirements please email [email protected]Introducing Matchmaker: A shared ownership innovation project
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Regen is delighted to announce Matchmaker: a new innovation project in partnership with National Grid Electricity Distribution and TPXimpact. The project, which is funded through the Strategic Innovation Fund, an Ofgem programme managed in partnership with Innovate UK, is exploring whether a dedicated service could help connect renewable energy developers and communities for shared ownership […]Clean Power Summit 2026 - UK Solar Summit
- Location
- Novotel London West, London
- Time
- 09:00 - 17:00
The Clean Power Summit 2026 is the UK’s premier event for stakeholders driving the clean energy transition. As renewable capacity is forecast to nearly triple by 2035, this Summit offers a unique platform to shape the future of lowcarbon power, strengthen energy sovereignty, and unlock economic growth. Bringing together policymakers, developers, investors, network operators, and industry enablers, the Summit […]Discover Co-ops: The Power of Community Energy
- Location
- Zoom Webinar
- Time
- 1:00PM - 2:00PM
To kick off Community Energy fortnight (1 July to 14 July) Co-operatives UK are hosting a lunchtime webinar to delve into community energy co-operatives and the amazing work they do. Community energy is all about bringing people together, installing local renewable energy assets like solar panels, and then bringing the benefits back into the community. […]Green Heat for Your Street
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
What is a residential heat network and how would it work for Norwich’s terraced streets? Imagine: renewable heat networks drawing heat from the air or the ground, providing heating to whole streets so we can all stop relying on expensive, climate-wrecking gas. This could be the reality – but no one has yet come up […]NGED's Regional Round Table Workshops - June / July 2026
- Location
- Online and in-person
These upcoming in-person and online sessions are your opportunity to: South west of England workshopWhen: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 10am-3pmRegistration links: In person (Sandy Park, Exeter) & Online Midlands workshopWhen: Thursday 2 July 2026, 10am-3pmRegistration links: Format: In person (Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry) & OnlineDiscover Co-ops: Generating Green Jobs
- Location
- Zoom Webinar
- Time
- 1:00PM - 2:00PM
There is a wealth of co-operatives out there who employ, connect, and train incredible people in the Community Energy sector, from making homes more energy efficient through retrofit, educating people on carbon literacy, and so much technical expertise and knowledge. Year on year, the number of jobs in community energy is growing, alongside an incredible […]Launch of Community Power Club
- Location
- Online
- Time
- 12:00
Join Younity for the launch of Community Power Club, an exciting new product that will allow community generators to earn more by supplying their members and communities through a Licence Exempt Supply arrangement. Hear from the Younity team about how your community group can set up a Community Power Club and how homes and businesses […]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
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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
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