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What is Community Energy and why do we need it?
Our current energy system is changing because the old approach is no longer fit to meet the challenges of climate change, to embed energy security (clearly highlighted by conflicts such as the war in Ukraine) and to create a system that doesn’t regard high levels of fuel poverty as an inevitable consequence of normal business […]
UK Power Networks announces landmark £1million boost for community energy groups
UK Power Networks has pledged £1 million to help community energy groups scale up their Net Zero programmes. Working alongside Community Energy South (CES), the new funding will help up to 20 community organisations and charities support those who are at risk of falling behind in the Net Zero transition. The announcement comes ahead of Community Energy Fortnight (1-14 […]Add your news story
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Empowering Communities: launching Community Energy Fortnight 2024
Welcome to Community Energy Fortnight 2024! This year, from 1 July 1st to 14 July, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to empower communities across the UK in the realm of community energy. Community Energy Fortnight (CEF) isn’t just an event; it’s a movement that brings together thousands of individuals, showcasing the power of community-driven […]
Community Energy All Party Parliamentary Group event full to overflowing
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Community Energy held an event entitiled Empowering Community Energy, in the largest meeting room in parliament which was packed with 150 people. At least as many people failed to gain entry. The extraordinary enthusiasm for this event was noted and will be fed up to the top of government […]
Community Energy England is launching a new All-Member Online Forum
Launching on 7 February 2024 is a new all-member online forum. CEE has a range of members beyond community energy organisations, including companies providing services to the sector, such as installers, solicitors, and PPA providers, local authorities at various levels, and NGOs who support the community energy sector and broader community and co-operative sectors. These […]
What are the major parties' plans for community energy?
The Labour Party One of the five missions set out by the Labour Party over the last year is to make Britain a clean energy superpower. In 2023, the Party published its Local Power Plan, which set out some of its underlying policy proposals to help it achieve this goal. It included a pledge to support […]
Community Energy: empowering a Just Transition
A blog written by Sarah Charsley, who recently completed her masters degree at the University of Edinburgh and wrote her dissertation on how the recent energy crisis has impacted a just energy transition and how engagement with community energy might have changed as a result of the crisis. As we enter another winter of extreme […]
Shockingly few people know about community energy, poll reveals
Blog written by Marianne Brown, Communications Manager for Bristol Energy Cooperative Only 1% of British adults feel they know a great deal about the concept of community energy, according to a poll commissioned by Bristol Energy Cooperative As governments gather at COP28 to discuss urgent measures to mitigate the worst effects of climate breakdown, a new […]
Younity – equip your group with essential skills needed to mobilise impact!
Blog written by Amelia Crews from Younity As you navigate the complexities of starting a community energy group, hear from Younity on how to equip yourselves with skilled volunteers ready to lend a hand. —————————————————————————————————- At Younity, we’re lucky enough to interact with groups pioneering the community energy movement every day! We exist to support […]
An evening of celebration unveils champions in community energy
In a dazzling display of excellence and innovation, the winners of this year’s prestigious Community Energy Awards were unveiled on Friday night (17 November), at the Lowry in Salford Quays. The event, which brought together over 100 community energy enthusiasts, was made possible through the generous support of headline sponsors, Electricity North West. The awards […]
What the Energy Bill means for Community Energy
The Energy Bill This week, the Energy Bill returned to Parliament. Despite enjoying cross-party support, Amendments that would allow community energy schemes to supply electricity directly to local people were opposed by the government and will not make it into law. Instead of enabling local electricity supply, the government announced a £10m Community Energy Fund, promised […]
Government launches £10m funding pot for community energy
On 11 August the government announced a £10m fund, opening in early Autumn, to support the growth of community energy in England over the next two years. This has long been the subject of lobbying by Community Energy England, was recommended by the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry, and the Net Zero Review. The previous Secretary […]
