Here is a record of the policy responses we have submitted and our position on subjects which are receiving the attention of legislators.
Community Energy England & Community Energy Wales FITs Consultation Response
We responded to the consultation on the proposed closure of the Feed-In Tariffs Scheme to new applications after 31 March 2019.
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Access and Forward Looking Charges Response
CEE supported member Regen's response to Ofgem's consultation on the access and forward charging networks.
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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation
CEE and 23 other organisations have submitted a response to the government's 'Fixing our Broken Housing Market' consultation.
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Housing White Paper ‘Fixing our Broken Housing Market’ – onshore wind energy
The Housing White Paper represented the last Government’s proposed approach to tackling some of the big issues facing the housing market in the UK. It was chiefly concerned with increasing housing delivery, but it also included some proposed changes to the Government’s approach to planning for sustainable development and the environment.
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Community Energy Policy Brief: Summer 2017
This briefing, based on the 2017 findings of the first ever Community Energy State of the Sector report, demonstrates how the sector has grown significantly in just the last 7/8 years to deliver real benefits for consumers and communities alike.
It shows too how– with modest support– these projects across the UK can make an even bigger contribution to the nation and are perfectly placed to play a central role in realising the government’s energy ambitions.
Spring Budget Representation - 2017
CEE submitted a representation for the Spring Budget focussing on Social Investment Tax Relief and the reinstatement of pre-registration for Feed-In Tariffs for community energy groups.
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