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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We're hiring for 5 roles! 🌱 • 3 x CARES LaunchPad Officers (Inverness, Dunkeld & Birnam, Dunbartonshire) • Graduate Placement Assistant Technical Officer • FEL Community Sports Energy Officer (Stirling) Closes 13–14 Oct 👉 communityenergy.scot/news/job-vacancies/

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're hiring for 2 roles in Orkney. If you can help island communities decarbonise and benefit from the next phase of wind energy generation - don't hang about! Take a look: communityenergy.scot/news/job-vac...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Scotland is rich in renewable energy. But too much of the wealth is going to private companies and investors. ⚡ Let’s take back #OurPower. ♻️ Community-owned renewables 🍃 A public stake in offshore wind 🏭 Renewable manufacturing based in Scotland Join the movement 👉 bit.ly/Our-power

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We've had a brilliant day at the #CARESconference today, speaking to community groups at every stage of the community energy journey. If you joined us (or didn't) and you're new to community energy, get in touch at launchpad@communityenergy.scot and we will be happy to chat about your ideas!

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Thank you @alynsmith.bsky.social for highlighting Community Energy Scotland's ideas for increasing community ownership of energy assets on BBC Debate Night! Find out more here: communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We're supporting climate action in Scotland! 🤝Connecting communities to support local energy & decarbonisation 💡Sharing resources & events 📝Helping islands plan community climate action 📣 Advocating for policy change on community energy Read more: communityenergy.scot/projects/ #ScotClimateWeek

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our 3rd manifesto ask is to use planning legislation to rule out new renewables and storage developments that don’t provide shared ownership or community benefit funds at a fair level. ⚖️ Planning decisions on projects up to 50MW are devolved, and Scotland should be using these powers. 🧑‍⚖️📜

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Ask #2 is to use public land to boost community energy. 📈 When new leases are issued for repowering windfarms, community energy companies should have ‘first dibs’. We could meet the target (👇) by transferring 1/3rd of the renewables on public forestry land into community hands. 🎥 bit.ly/4nc2lpD

Landscape photo with trees, tracks and a shed in the foreground. The background has a loch and mountains. White text reads 'Ask #2: use public land to boost community energy'.

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our first ask is a target: 🎯 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030. That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable. @rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”

Photo of 6 people plus a collie dog, standing in front of and spaced out from a small wind turbine. There is a low landscape and cloudy blue sky behind them. White text on the image says: "Ask #1: 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030."

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📣We’ve published our manifesto recommendations for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections! It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system. 👀👉 communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Fuel poverty is on the rise but the work of the Community Energy sector in supporting communities and improving local economic wellbeing, provides a clear route for action. The full State of the Sector report will be out soon! @commenergyengland.bsky.social @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Community Energy organisations have played a vital role in making our State of the Sector report possible. It will be used to promote the impact and importance of Community Energy in making our communities more resilient in the face of climate change. Full report coming at the end of August!

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Ahead of our 2025 State of the Sector Report, we're sharing highlights showing the impact of Community Energy in the UK. First up - new jobs and thousands of volunteers building capacity and increasing resilience at a local level. The full report is out at the end of August! #communityenergy

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

📢 Catch up on our Investing In Community Energy financing webinars from the last couple of weeks and find out which type of financing could benefit your community energy project plans. Check them out in our Resources webpage link: communityenergy.scot/resources/

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

📢 Fantastic to see this ambitious community heat initiative moving forward. East Lothian Heat (community organisation) want to give communities a meaningful say over where their heating comes from, how much it costs, and how the profits are used. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🚨 Urgent! If you have a demand, generation or storage project that is necessary to the delivery of key regional priorities but also requires energy infrastructure investment, then please get in touch! Contact us by this Friday using the following email: Eibhlin.Norquoy@communityenergy.scot

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

🚨 Last call for tomorrow's CEF webinars! Sign up now for free via the links below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-fi... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/attract-in...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

🚨 Last call for today's CEF webinar at 14:00 Today's focus is on long term finance and new energy generation viability. Sign up now for free via the link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/long-term-...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

📣 Dates for your diary: Community Energy Fortnight! 1st - 14th July As part of the Energy Learning Network, we'll be hosting a series of webinars focused on the theme of Investing in Community Energy. If any sessions interest you sign up via our website: communityenergy.scot/projects/ene...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🌍 Wondering what a world without fossil fuels looks like? Join us at Kinning Park Complex in Glasgow to explore people-powered energy futures! Free vegan/GF lunch by MILK Cafe + childcare available. Accessible venue. ✨ Saturday June 28th Sign up via the link: act.foe.scot/energy_futures

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🌍 Last week, CES’s Amanda Grimm spoke to the UK Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee. Amanda outlined how community ownership is vital for a just energy transition, helping ensure profits from renewable assets stay and benefit the local community. #CommunityOwnership

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

This week, CES’s Anna Philbrick and Charlie Black spoke at the Climate Action Awareness Session in Clydebank, sharing insights on the benefits of community energy. The event was organised by West Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub with support from Selina Ross (WDCVS) and Amanda Kean (council).

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

⚡ Has your project benefited from investment, community shares, or grant funding? We want to hear your story! Share how investors or funders have supported your community energy work. Tag us to spread the story and become part of community energy fortnight! #cef2025 #investincommunityenergy

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

You're Invited! Join us for the 2025 CES AGM 🌍 Be part of shaping the future of community energy in Scotland! Our AGM is your chance to hear key updates, celebrate progress, and help guide what's next. Wednesday 18 June 2025 To Attend Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

📣 We're pleased to announce Amanda Grimm, Policy Manager at Community Energy Scotland, will be speaking about community ownership at the Alternative Energy Futures Gathering on Sat 28 June in Glasgow! Register Here: act.foe.scot/energy_futures

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Together they covered key points: ✅ How community ownership puts value back into local communities ✅ The need for meaningful land reform to support local energy projects ✅ A just transition away from fossil fuels that doesn’t concentrate power and profits in the hands of a few big energy companies

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

📣 Brilliant points voiced this week from Sarah Boyack MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP in this week’s Scottish parliament debate on ‘Growing Community-Owned Energy in Scotland’ 👏 Scotland’s energy future must be fair, green, and community-led. #CommunityEnergy #JustTransition #LandReform

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🌍 Last week, CES project manager Darragh presented at All-Energy regarding the success of partner collaboration through the Energy Learning Network (ELN). ELN project supports the growth of community-led energy projects across the UK. Learn more here: communityenergyscotland.org.uk/projects/ene...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

📣 Tap Electric EV Charging Platform Webinar & Demo Join us on Tuesday 27th of May from 3-4pm online This session will provide an overview of Tap Electric’s free EV charging platform and let you ask questions directly to the Tap Electric team. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

📣 We're recruiting new Board Trustees! Join CES and help shape the future of community energy in Scotland. Application Deadline: 20th May Email: CESboard@communityenergy.scot This is a great opportunity to make a real impact — please share with anyone who might be interested!

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

🚨 Join us in Castlebay Hall, Barra on May 6th for the first in a series of free community events exploring local energy solutions for the Outer Hebrides. Follow the link for full details & upcoming dates: www.eventbrite.com/cc/outer-heb...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Great to hear Climate Action Minister @alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social say that Scottish Government will continue urging the UK Government to mandate #communitybenefits from renewables. 💨☀️💦 At the Scottish Parliament event hosted by @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social. @scottishgov.bsky.social

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

⏰The deadline to complete the 2025 State of the Sector survey is next Monday – 28th April! If you're a community group working on sustainable energy or low carbon projects, this is a chance to make your voice heard! Submit now: sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk #CommunityEnergy #SOTS2025

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

📢 Calling all community energy groups! The 2025 State of the Sector survey is still live — and we need YOUR data to help us overcome the barriers facing Scotland's community energy sector. Deadline Extended: 28th April Submit now: lnkd.in/e_m9eFdM #CommunityEnergy #SOTS2025

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The SCDC are hosting a series of conversations focused on community benefit, both in person and online. Whether you're new to community benefits or already managing a scheme, this is your chance to share ideas and shape best practices for renewables! www.scdc.org.uk/community-be...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

let’s celebrate your achievements! 🎉 Take the State of the Sector Survey to highlight the importance of the community energy sector and to ensure our voices are heard. Email: sots@communityenergy.scot or go to sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk/scotland/home Sponsored by SPEN

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Our Policy Manager @amandafgrimm.bsky.social and Josh Doble @communitylandsc.bsky.social from the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy met with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social. Great discussion about how the Scottish Government can ensure a Fair Energy Deal for Scottish Communities. Watch this space!

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Don't forget to fill in SOTS. Your data will be used to advocate to decision makers on behalf of the sector. Don't miss this critical opportunity to make a difference! Email sots@communityenergy.scot or go to sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk/scotland/home Sponsored by SPEN

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Great to be at the DESNZ Community Energy Day with @pointsandwicktrust.bsky.social and Radio City Association. Everyone is impressed with community energy in Scotland, but we need grid reforms in order to keep producing clean energy and building community wealth.⚡️ @kerrymp.bsky.social

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📢 📢 📢 If you haven't already, it is SO IMPORTANT that you complete the CE State of the Sector (SOTS) Survey!!! We need your data to advocate on your behalf New or have questions? sots@communityenergy.scot Completed before? sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk/scotland/home. Sponsored by SPEN

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

SCCE are running another webinar on The Scottish Government's Community Benefits consultation. Join us to discuss the consultation! All community members welcome from urban and rural communities! Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-... @nescanhub.bsky.social @lornaslater.bsky.social

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Great to hear @patrickharvie.bsky.social speaking in Scottish Parliament about #communityenergy. He called for: 🎯 A target for 100% community-owned energy 1️⃣ Priority access to land for community energy 🌬️ Support for community wind farms to repower communityenergyscotland.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Don't miss our event this Thursday 6th March to discuss the Scottish Governments consultation around good practice principles for community benefits from renewables. The event is free and is open to members of CES, CLS, DTAS and SCA. www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Who benefits from renewables? The Scottish Government is updating its Good Practice Principles—we need voices from rural & urban areas, those receiving community benefits & those missing out. Join our webinar 6 March, 2PM & have your say! Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Care about #CommunityEnergy in Scotland & the UK? Take the State of the Sector Survey! Log in: sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk or email SOTS@communityenergy.scot. Join the webinar on 4th March events.teams.microsoft.com/event/944955... . Sponsored by SP Energy Networks Please share! ⚡

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Join us tomorrow to discuss the practicalities of carbon auditing and hear from a case study on how carbon auditing can benefit your community, funding applications and more. Hear from Scott Watson's experiences with CNI Cumbrae, and our technical officer Tom Noble. buff.ly/3WZtyB0

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Upcoming Events! 📑 Community Carbon Auditing, 25/2 11.30-12.30 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1219416761... 🌬️ Community Benefits from Renewables, give us your views, 6/3 2-4pm www.eventbrite.com/e/community-... 🤝 Community Shared Ownership with ELN, 19/3 11-12 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1219469639...

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Thank you to our community members, speakers, attendees, sponsors, and everyone who made our Community Power: New Generation and Repowering Event yesterday such a success!

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Getting into some audience questions with our Case Study Panel, representing different community energy projects from across Scotland

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Community Energy Scotland @cescotland.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Pleased to welcome @michaelshanksmp.co.uk to discuss shaping policy for communities’ energy needs at our Community Power event today

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