Briefing note for CEE from Department for Education on putting solar on schools

Policy responses

We regularly respond to consultations, write briefings and send letters to decision makers in order to promote a positive policy environment that will enable community energy to thrive and grow. You can read these policy documents on this page.
31 July 2024

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 […]
10 November 2025

Community Energy England joins call to protect Warm Homes Plan funding

Community Energy England has joined over 60 organisations urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves not to cut funding for the government’s Warm Homes Plan in the upcoming Budget. The letter, organised by E3G and reported in the Guardian, warns that reducing support for the plan would undermine the UK’s climate goals, increase energy bills, and jeopardise thousands […]