Tools & guidance - Page 2
Community engagement & diversity
By actively involving local communities, you can build trust and ensure the project meets the needs of everyone it serves. A core part of this is prioritising diversity by encouraging participation from a wide range of local residents and stakeholders, making sure your project is inclusive and truly representative of your community. Here are some […]
Wellbeing & teamwork
As your team grows, focusing on the wellbeing of everyone involved is key. A holistic approach encompassing culture, practical benefits, and explicit support for both mental and physical health is essential for teams with a mix of paid employees and volunteers working in diverse settings, sometimes including offices, project sites and remote working. Different permutations […]
Energy efficiency & fuel poverty
Video resources and downloads
Choosing a structure & registering your organisation
Depending on what project and activities you wish to pursue and the funding you need to bring in, you may not always need to become a legal organisation or entity. If you do decide registering as a legal entity is the pathway for you, then there are a number of options for you to consider […]
2025 award winner - Giovanna Speciale
Community energy champion On 17 November in Sheffield, Giovanna Speciale of South East London Community Energy (Selce) was presented with the Community energy champion award by Emma Bridge and 2024 champion Kate Meakin. During the ceremony, Emma Bridge shared warm and heartfelt words about Giovanna’s impact and leadership. Emma explained how impressed she has been […]
2025 award finalist - Big Solar Co-op
Collaboration in Community Energy The Big Solar Co-op’s Whiteborough Solar Park is a landmark example of collaboration driving the future of community energy. By bringing together Big Solar Co-op, Younity, We Have The Power, and Ethex, the partnership raised £1.8 million to turn a former coal mining site into a 3.5MW community-owned solar park – […]
Obtaining funding
As well as the specific resources below, CEE events and our national newsletter are great ways to keep updated on latest funding opportunities. Members (and non-member stakeholders) can sign up to our newsletters. You do not need to be a member of CEE to use these services, though you will get more features as a […]
2025 award finalist - Northern Powergrid
Sector Support Since its launch in January 2025, the Northern PowerGrid Community Energy Team has quickly become a valuable resource for the sector, supporting over 40 projects with hands-on guidance, practical training, and knowledge sharing. They help community groups build technical, financial, and organisational skills, while fostering collaboration across local authorities, funders, and technical experts. […]
