Community engagement & diversity
Engaging local communities is a central part of why makes community energy is unique and brings so many benefits beyond standard energy projects. Encouraging and facilitating participation from local residents and stakeholders is therefore vital to your success.
Here are some resources to help you consider who and how to engage in your community effectively.
- MyCommunity - lots of resources about engagement in your community
- Community Wellbeing Index - gives an insight into what’s important to people in different areas of the UK for tailoring communications
- CEE Justice Resources - resources for helping communicate effectively with young people, disabled, and black and brown communities on energy