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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL)

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Our mission is to: - Generate clean, renewable energy right here in our Leeds community. - Boost local energy independence. - Help lower energy costs. - Inspire our community to adopt greener, more sustainable habits. www.CleanEnergyLeeds.org.uk

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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The new offering from GB Energy to help encourage local authorities to work with community energy groups: www.gbe.gov.uk/funding/gbe-...
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GBE Partnerships Grant | Great British Energy
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Clean Energy Leeds (CEL), our first projects now up and running!
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) is the new organisation formed from the merger of Leeds Community Energy and Alwoodley Community Energy, pooling resources and skills to deliver clean energy projects across Leeds. We're in soft launch whilst we rebrand, watch this space for our official launch coming soon!
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
A big leap for solar tech! ☀️🚀 Scientists have built perovskite solar cells that hit 26% efficiency and survive wild temperature swings from –80°C to +80°C. Even after extreme stress testing, they kept 84% of their performance...a major step toward ultra‑durable, space‑ready solar power. 🔋🌡
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Scientists build high temperature-resistant perovskite solar cell with 26% efficiency
LMU researchers have developed a dual molecular reinforcement strategy for perovskite solar cells that strengthens grain boundaries, improving both durability and performance.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
New figures show many older people in Wales are still struggling to heat their homes, even with government support. This is why community energy matters. Local renewables, warm hubs and community‑led efficiency programmes can cut bills, reduce isolation and create long‑term energy security💡🌱
pembrokeshire-herald.com
Older people in Wales struggling with energy costs despite Government support
Charity warns £53m package ‘won’t go far enough’ as pensioners face rising bills OLDER people across Wales are struggling to pay their energy bills despite new Government support, with a significant n...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Europe is facing a surge in energy prices, but Spain is holding steady. Thanks to investment in renewables and smart market reforms, Spain has stayed shielded from the fossil‑fuel shock hitting the rest of the EU. 🌬️☀️ The more local, renewable power, the less global crises can knock you down. 🔒⚡
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What the EU can — and can’t — learn from Spain’s low energy bills
Madrid says a renewables boom is shielding its citizens from soaring fossil fuel costs. But that’s not the full story.
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Reading Community Energy Society @readingenergy.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
23 solar sites across Reading — powering the equivalent of 140+ homes each year! We are looking to grow this further ☀️ Have a site in mind? Get it touch 💚 #CommunityEnergy #readinguk #InvestInSolar #rdguk #NetZero #RenewableEnergy
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Prof Matt Hannon @matthannon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Interesting from Sustainability First exploring how the UK's big grid expansion is impacting communities. Big push back on £250 cut on energy bills, for those living close to pylons. Appetite for a different approach "that meaningfully improve households’ long‑term resilience or quality of life."
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South East London Community Energy (Selce) @seloncommenergy.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Don't miss our event this weds eve at the Somerville / Telegraph Hill Festival - Learn how to make your savings work for you & your local community by exploring how coops offer a democratic, community-owned alternative to extractive capitalism. www.telegraphhillfestival.org.uk/events/inves...
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Investing in your Community - Telegraph Hill Festival
One of London’s largest independently produced festivals
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Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · 23/03/2026
It’s really positive to see £301m for new High Streets Innovation Partnerships backing high streets with renewed civic purpose and more mixed-use spaces 👏 But challenges remain: our data shows over a third of community businesses expect rising business rates bills: bit.ly/3PDUaqt
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Saving the high street, not squeezing it: community businesses brace for business rates changes - Power to Change
Our latest Pulse Survey results reveal more than a third of community businesses running vital local spaces expect sharp rises in their business rates bills ...
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Winderful @winderful.uk · 23/03/2026
Right now #wind is meeting 40% of the National Grid's electricity demand. winderful.uk
The winderful.uk dashboard showing that wind is generating 12,897 MW. That's enough for 12,897,000 blowdryers!
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The Government has launched its Local Power Plan with up to £1bn for community energy by 2030. It puts community ownership at the heart of the UK clean energy future. That means more local control and investment staying local. A major step towards a truly local people-powered energy system.
The Government has launched its Local Power Plan with up to one billion pounds for community energy by 2030.
It puts community ownership at the heart of the UK clean energy future.
That means more local control and investment staying local.
A major step towards a truly local people-powered energy system.
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 12/02/2026
Great British Energy, @commenergyengland.bsky.social, @cescotland.bsky.social, @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social & #CommunityEnergy NI are committed to working together to ensure every community that wants to lead & own its clean energy journey has the opportunity & support to do so. #LocalPowerPlan 2/
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Winderful @winderful.uk · 17/12/2025
Right now #wind is meeting 35% of the National Grid's electricity demand. winderful.uk
The winderful.uk dashboard showing that wind is generating 13,687 MW. That's enough to charge 2,737,400,000 smartphones.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
2025 is officially the UK’s sunniest year on record ☀️ With 1,622 hours of sunshine already logged (and two weeks still to go), it’s a huge year for solar power and a reminder of how closely weather patterns and power generation are linked 🤝
news.sky.com
2025 is the UK's sunniest year ever - with record levels for solar power
There were long spells earlier this year when every time morning rolled around, it was another day of sun. The UK has in fact been getting sunnier since the 1980s, but scientists can't yet say why.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
💡 All of this points to thoroughly embracing solar power as a tangible symbol of personal and collective progress and hope. 👉 More advice on how to talk about energy in the home: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/ene...
climateoutreach.org
Toolkit - Energy in the home - Climate Outreach
BTC 2025 Communications Toolkit - Talking about... energy in the home. Three do’s and a don’t for communicators
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Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) @strathcep.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
NESO has released its 2025 Future Energy Scenarios report. It shows that Britain can't afford NOT to pursue net zero ⚡ Read our full statement and reaction on the NESO paper👇https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforenergypolicy/newsblogs/2025/cepreactiontonesofesreport-news/🔗 📗
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Graphic showing when electricity is cleanest and not. @neso-energy.bsky.social
Graphic showing when electricity is cleanest and not.
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
This image displays record-breaking statistics related to the operation of Great Britain's energy system by the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
What would make you feel confident about a funding bid for community solar? Asking for a friend 😉
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
What’s the biggest worry people have about putting solar on community buildings? Asking for a friend! 😉
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
What advice would you give to a local community group regarding community engagement about putting solar on local community buildings? Asking for a friend! 😄
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
What advice would you give to a local group thinking of setting up a community benefit society for solar panel installation on community buildings?
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
The increase in the energy price cap is not wholly related to the cost of energy, it's actually lower now than previously. Political policy and costs of those policies are actually what's driving prices up!
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Exciting news! ACE has just submitted our first funding bid for feasibility studies across four community centres in Leeds. The applications are in and now comes the waiting game. Fingers crossed! 🤞 #Leeds #CommunityMatters #ACE
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Gledhow Valley Green Fair. Great to be at this great event. Lots of interest and conversations about community energy.
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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Octopus CEO explains zonal energy pricing
YouTube video by Octopus Energy
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
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GB Renewables Map
Live map showing realtime renewable energy generation in Great Britain
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Great Britain wastes £180,000 every hour switching off wind turbines and overpaying gas generators to switch on. That's £673,338,224 so far this year! wastedwind.energy
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Wasted Wind
Britain wastes millions a day switching off wind turbines. See how much has been wasted today, and in 2025.
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Power for People @power4peopleuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We’re grateful to @tninstitute.bsky.social and Stir to Action for spotlighting our campaign to include community energy in the Great British Energy Bill.
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social Hi, is there anyone in LCC that we can engage with regarding community energy projects?
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🌍 Yorkshire has just entered drought after the driest spring in 132 years, and it’s not alone. With reservoir levels well below average & barely any rain in sight, the impacts of our changing climate are becoming harder to ignore. 💧Climate action isn’t optional — it’s urgent!
theguardian.com
Yorkshire enters drought after driest spring in 132 years
Hosepipe bans possible as low reservoir levels make region second in England to enter drought status
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We’ve supported hundreds of community energy groups across the UK to sell their power, from massive wind turbines to small-but-mighty hydro projects ⚡️ If your group could use a boost, we’re here to help. We offer bespoke PPA quotes tailored to your project! www.younity.coop/PPA-quote
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Our friends at @energy4alluk.bsky.social are on the hunt for a new Community Energy Project Manager 🧠 They’re looking for someone to lead solar PV and renewable projects, and who’s passionate about growing community energy co-operatives. Deadline 30th June energy4all.co.uk/job-vacancies/
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Job Vacancies
Current Vacancies Job Title: Community Energy Project Manager Join Energy4All, the UK’s leading social enterprise for delivering community owned renewable energy schemes. We are looking for a Project ...
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
ACE has decided on a date for our community launch event in October. Plenty of time to plan. Any suggestions of engaging content or activities for the event greatly appreciated 👍
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
ACE have sent out our first Heads of Terms document to our first client. Steady progress but starting to make a difference. Thank you to all our volunteers that have helped us take this first step.
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Croydon Community Energy @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
WE NEED YOU! And you're not alone... we have created a marketing pack to show how you can help us spread the word about the investment, including draft emails and templates you can use. Read the marketing pack here and please support our mission! Any questions, let us know 🤩 bit.ly/3DjVOYM
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Eastbourne Eco Action Network @ecobourne.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Last week, at our energy advice stall in The Beacon, #Eastbourne, one of our directors, Jill Shacklock, was demonstrating the energy game she has designed to test people's awareness of how much energy various household devices consume. Highly entertaining game!
Jill Shacklock showing her energy game to clients visiting an energy advice service.
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Community Energy Pathways @cepathways.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Community energy is officially part of the Great British Energy Bill! ⭐ After months of campaigning, led by @power4peopleuk.bsky.social, the government has confirmed that community-led energy projects will be included in its landmark Great British Energy Bill #CommunityEnergy #GBEnergy #GBEnergyBill
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Croydon Community Energy @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Here are some highlights from our launch party this weekend! We were joined by residents and members of CCE to celebrate the launch of Croydon's first solar share offer. If you want to invest in the solar future of Croydon, click the link below: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/croydon-co... #croydon
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Croydon Community Energy @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Following our hugely successful launch party yesterday, we are proud to say our solar share offer is now open for investment until 3rd May 2025 🌞 To learn more, please head to our website 🔗 www.croydoncommunityenergy.co.uk
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Good luck.
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Walt Works Data @waltworksdata.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
I've been doing some feasibility work for York Community Energy and would be happy to share learning.
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Surya Community Energy @suryaenergy.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
We’re looking to buy in for the first couple of assessments and then train up the team going forward. If you haven’t seen this it’s quite a good reference document: www.communityenergy.london/wp-content/u...
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
ACE are embarking on our first community solar installation project. Do we buy-in a feasibility? No one on the team currently has the skills. Can anyone share what is involved and what is required. Costs?
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Surya Community Energy @suryaenergy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The results of this survey are really pleasing to see but aren't particularly surprising for those working in the Community Sector. We know from experience that once people understand community energy, they want to get behind it - they can understand how much of a win-win-win model it is.
common-wealth.org
The Public is Enthusiastic for Community Energy | Update | Common Wealth
New YouGov polling shows widespread public support for the creation of community owned, renewable energy projects.
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Some interesting information about Uk energy usage in 2024: www.energyoasis.org.uk/blog/uk-rene...
energyoasis.org.uk
The UK's Energy Mix 2024: Progress, Challenges, and What Lies Ahead — Energy Oasis
The makeup of the UK's energy generation has undergone notable changes in 2024, with significant developments in renewable energy and the ongoing challenges of fossil fuel reliance.
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Clean Energy Leeds (CEL) @cleanenergyleeds.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
www.climesumer.com/birth-carbon...
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Birth Carbon calculator
How much carbon was in the atmosphere when I was born? The born at ppm calculator provides you with the ppm of your birth year - your CO2 Birth Number.
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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
We've got 9 solar installations operating and OVER 40 further sites lined up for completion in the next TWO YEARS alone 📈👀 You can check out all the site info and their story on our projects page: bigsolar.coop/projects/#pr...
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Iain Soutar @isoutar.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Interesting new report from @cmmonwealth.bsky.social showing higher levels of support for community-owned energy projects than for privately-owned projects in the UK.
Bar chart comparing public support for community-owned versus privately-owned energy projects, with higher levels of support for the former. The Caption reads as follows:
Figure 1: More People Would Support a Community Owned Energy Project than a Privately Owned Energy Project
Q: To what extent, if any, would you support or oppose the creation of a community/privately owned renewable energy project in your local area? [Asked to half of the the sample; n=2415] for community owned and [Asked to half of the sample; n=2415] for privately owned
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