The long‑awaited UK Government Local Power Plan has now been published, committing £1 billion over this Parliament to local and community energy. Its ambition is to give every community the opportunity, capability, and support to take control of its energy future and share directly in the benefits. But what does this mean in practice for community energy organisations, and for those working to enable local, low‑carbon energy projects? Join us for a free lunchtime online event (1 pm to 2.15 pm) to explore the Local Power Plan and its implications for the sector. Take part in the discussion, put your questions to the speakers, and hear from Energy Learning Network partners and Great British Energy, with contributors to be announced.

Speakers include:

• Fraser Stewart, Head of Local Energy Strategy at DESNZ
• Zoe Holliday, CEO of Community Energy Scotland
• Liz Murray, Policy Manager at Community Energy Scotland 
• John Taylor, Head of Capacity Building at Community Energy England
• Will Walker, Policy Lead at Ashden

The Energy Learning Network:

The event is hosted by the Energy Learning Network, a collaboration between climate solutions charity Ashden, the Centre for Sustainable Energy, and leading community energy bodies in every UK nation: Community Energy England, Community Energy Scotland, Community Energy Wales, and Northern Ireland’s Action Renewables.