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Chancellor announces funding for GB Energy in Budget
Last week, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years. It included a fairly significant increase in funding for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for the next three years. Much of how this funding will be spent remains to be seen. However, some specific measures have been mentioned. […]
Finalists announced for Community Energy Awards 2024
We are excited to announce the finalists of this year’s Community Energy Awards. This event is made possible with support of Lendology, ES Catapult, Triodos Bank and the SW Net Zero Hub. This event, dedicated to celebrating exceptional achievements in community energy across England, will be held in the Harbourside Suite at M Shed in […]Add your news story
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Empowerment through Membership
Joining CEE isn’t just about affiliation; it’s about becoming part of a nationwide network of people and organisations who share a vision of a fairer, zero carbon energy system shaped by communities and in which they have tangible ownership and influence. Joining CEE as a member opens up opportunities for all your organisation’s employees, volunteers, […]
Empowering Communities: How Cyd Ynni is Revolutionising Renewable Energy in North West Wales
Blog written by Phil McGrath Cyd Ynni, a project run by Datblygiadau Egni Gwledig (DEG) in north west Wales, has been helping communities set up renewable, community-owned energy where the profits are reinvested into the community. Formed to support local energy initiatives, we believe in the power of collaboration and leveraging strong community networks to […]
The new government's first actions on energy policy
Labour’s energy team have hit the ground running with a flurry of announcements aimed at scaling up renewable energy. There is plenty for the community energy sector to feel positive about. However, with the Treasury indicating that big savings on expenditure may be needed, community energy will need to keep up the pressure to make […]
Winds of change: How embracing shared ownership could help your community project to flourish
Written by Matthew Clayton, Managing Director, Thrive Renewables The UK welcomed a Labour Government last week and one positive thing to come out of its election manifesto was the increased support for local energy generation, ensuring communities benefit directly from renewable projects in their area. As well as its aims to double onshore wind, triple […]-
The new government's first actions on energy policy
Labour’s energy team have hit the ground running with a flurry of announcements aimed at scaling up renewable energy. There is plenty for the community energy sector to feel positive about. However, with the Treasury indicating that big savings on expenditure may be needed, community energy will need to keep up the pressure to make […] 
What did the King’s Speech say about energy policy?
The government has set out its policy agenda in the first King’s Speech under new Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Climate action had a prominent place in the speech, with Labour restating its commitment to a clean energy transition and setting out plans to establish GB Energy, a publicly owned clean energy company with a remit […]
The top ten climate actions to promote in your community
Angela Terry, CEO of environmental education charity One Home Climate Solutions, makes the case for community groups playing a greater role in tackling climate change and sets out top tips for cutting carbon. “Hope is taking action. Hope comes from the people.” These words from Greta Thunberg shine a light on the power of local action and […]
New government backs local people to tackle climate change with up to £1bn a year.
On 4 July the people elected a government with real plans to turbocharge community energy. One of the new government’s flagship climate policies, their Local Power Plan, pledges up to £400m a year in low interest loans to communities to develop and build community-owned projects, alongside £600m a year in grants to local authorities. The Labour […]
Essex County Council (ECC) is championing Community Energy Groups
This Community Energy Fortnight, Essex County Council (ECC) is championing Community Energy Groups across the county and encouraging residents who are interested to join or start their own local energy group. To combat climate change, ECC is committed to finding effective and innovative strategies to reduce emissions, promote renewable energy sources, and engage residents to […]
Sourcing Community Energy Finance
This Community Energy Fortnight, Di Gerry, Senior Corporate Finance Manager at Triodos Bank UK, shares her top tips for community groups on securing funding for their energy projects. An absence of government subsidies and a limited availability of grants – together with higher interest rates that have driven up the cost of borrowing – has […]
