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We’re on a mission to support low-carbon growth. By bridging public funds and private capital, we help communities and investors realise the benefits of the clean energy transition.

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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Community energy gives local people and organisations a greater role in the energy transition, with benefits that can include lower energy costs, local investment and greater community ownership. #CommunityEnergy #NetZero
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Great to see another 100 schools and colleges joining the Great British Energy Solar Partnership. Rooftop solar can cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and free up funding for education. Strong local partnerships will be key to maximising the long-term benefits.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Great British Energy's Local Power Plan webinars are an opportunity to help shape the future of local energy support. It's encouraging to see a focus on capacity, capability and partnerships, not just funding: www.gbe.gov.uk/blog/...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Community energy has a vital role to play in the energy transition, but communities need the right support, investment & opportunities to help turn ambition into delivery. Today's Get Connected report makes that case clearly. publications.parliam...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Carbon Budget 7 sets out a pathway towards an 87% reduction in emissions by 2040. Community energy will be key to making that happen. Local projects can generate clean power, reduce bills and ensure the benefits of net zero are felt in communities across the UK.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The UK's exposure to global gas prices still drives what households and businesses pay. The real opportunity is local, community energy models that reduce volatility and keep value where it's generated. #CommunityEnergy #EnergyTransition 🔗 www.co2sense.co.uk/#...
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Turning Clean Energy Ambitions Into Reality We’re on a mission to support low-carbon growth. By bridging public funds and private capital, we help communities and investors realise the benefits of the clean energy transition. Get To Know Us £ 0 M+ In private investment secured so far. 0 + Projects enabled and completed. About Us […]
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Northern England has the foundations of a stronger community energy system, but delivery is still constrained by system structures. Community energy projects across wind, solar and upgraded sites are ready to move if conditions allow.https://www.co2sense.co.uk/community-energy-uk-structural-change
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Solar has set a new GB record estimating 14,414MW. A milestone for renewables, but an important message that community energy is still not scaling fast enough. Sign up to CO2Sense for insights on community energy: www.co2sense.co.uk/#...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Local energy projects across the UK are being held back - not by technology, but by the system. Too small for investors, too complex for communities to fund alone. We've explored this in our new blog www.co2sense.co.uk/c...
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Community Energy UK
Community energy in the UK has huge potential, but structural barriers are holding it back. Explore how finance, ownership and policy reform can unlock local energy and retain value in communities.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The Community Energy State of the Sector 2026 research is now open for data submission. Your input matters. Find out more and have your say here: communityenergyengla...
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State of the Sector 2026: Data collection is now open
We are pleased to announce that data collection for the Community Energy State of the Sector 2026 research is now open for data submission. The State of the Sector, sponsored by SP Energy Networks…
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Rising bills mean communities need practical ways to generate & manage their own energy. Local projects keep value where it’s needed, support clean energy, and fund local initiatives. Stay updated: 🔗 www.co2sense.co.uk/#... #CommunityEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #EnergySecurity
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Turning Clean Energy Ambitions Into Reality We’re on a mission to support low-carbon growth. By bridging public funds and private capital, we help communities and investors realise the benefits of the clean energy transition. Get To Know Us £ 0 M+ In private investment secured so far. 0 + Projects enabled and completed. About Us […]
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Too often, clean energy is wasted and communities miss out. Community ownership and smarter local grids aren’t optional. Keeping power local delivers real value for towns across the UK. See how it works in practice - sign up for our newsletter: www.co2sense.co.uk/#...
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Turning Clean Energy Ambitions Into Reality We’re on a mission to support low-carbon growth. By bridging public funds and private capital, we help communities and investors realise the benefits of the clean energy transition. Get To Know Us £ 0 M+ In private investment secured so far. 0 + Projects enabled and completed. About Us […]
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Community-owned renewables do more than cut emissions. They bring people together, strengthen local resilience & give communities a real stake in the energy transition. The LocalPowerPlan lets Community Energy groups submit project portfolios at any stage: www.gbe.gov.uk/expre...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
We welcome the launch of #LocalPowerPlan & the Great British Energy Local investment strategy. We hope that local area project devs we've supported over the years will engage with the new framework. You can submit project portfolio proposals via this form: www.gbe.gov.uk/express-your...
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Express your interest | Great British Energy
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The Dept for Energy Security & Net Zero has unveiled the £15bn Warm Homes Plan to cut bills & tackle fuel poverty. CO2Sense welcomes the plan. It is an important step towards tackling fuel poverty and making homes warmer and more affordable.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It’s great to see that funding from Great British Energy means that even more NHS sites will be getting solar panels! Money saved from lower energy bills means money can go back into patient care, making a difference for local communities. More info: www.gov.uk/governmen...
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NHS sites to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels
More NHS sites across England to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Next week, CO2Sense Director & General Counsel Hugh Goulbourne joins the Scale Up panel at the Clean Energy UK Conference to discuss how investment can turn climate ambition into long-term returns. Read More: www.thesustainabilit...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Net zero is about more than reducing carbon - it’s about creating fair, lasting benefits for communities. Hugh Goulbourne explains why CO2Sense is driving community energy for an inclusive transition. 📹 Watch the video to hear more: youtu.be/LzIpDEX9llA...
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Driving Community Energy for a Fair and Just Net Zero Transition
"Community energy is absolutely critical to the just transition"In this video, Hugh Goulbourne, Director of CO2Sense, discusses the impact of community energ...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Renewables now generate more electricity than coal - a historic milestone! But who benefits? Community energy puts ownership and profit in citizens’ hands.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Hugh Goulbourne will join the Scale UP panel at The Clean Energy Conference on 4th Nov to provide insights on where investors are backing clean energy - and explore whats needed to turn climate ambition into profitable outcomes. www.thesustainabilit...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
What are councils prioritising on local energy? Our survey with @uk100.org shows the top focus areas: • Energy efficiency in buildings & housing • Net zero targets • Renewables • Fuel poverty • Low-carbon heating Find out more: www.co2sense.co.uk/s...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We’re pleased to welcome a report from Renaissance & Progressive Britain urging Govt support for local businesses including community energy co-ops. Co-authored by Hugh Goulbourne & Joe Jervis, it calls for a BIG Unit to unlock finance & empower SMEs. labour-renaissance.o...
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Levelling the Playing Field: How can the Government help small-and-medium firms to grow? • Renaissance
Renaissance is asking the Government to ‘think BIG’ when it comes to growing the economy. We've joined forces with Progressive Britain to encourage the
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
On Friday, our Director Hugh Goulbourne joined UK100’s Beyond Targets conference in Birmingham to talk local climate delivery. The message was clear: local action goes beyond cutting carbon. It brings real social, economic and community benefits. 🔗 www.beyondtargets.org.uk
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 16/04/2025
📢 Our members @ethexuk.bsky.social & @co2sense.bsky.social are hosting a convo on how #CommunityEnergy is reshaping lives & landscapes💡🌍 Hear how people-powered finance cuts CO2 and boosts local economies. Featuring Energise Barnsley! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
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Community Energy and People-Led Investing
Finance in the UK is shifting—everyday people, backed by strategic institutional support, are driving capital into community energy.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
CO2Sense was proud to sponsor a discussion with @progbrit.bsky.social in York. Businesses back the government’s growth agenda but want a clearer message on how policies will drive success. Big thanks to @davidskaith.bsky.social, @lukecharters.bsky.social, Prof. Charlie Jeffery, Uni Of York & Aviva!
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
We welcome this week’s community energy funding announcements from Thrive Renewables, @bettersocietycapital.com & the UK Government - validating our pooled fund concept presented by Hugh Goulbourne to the select committee last week. Read More: www.co2sense.co.uk/gb-energy-an...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Yesterday, our Director, Hugh Goulbourne represented CO2Sense at Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, providing evidence for the Unlocking Community Energy at Scale inquiry. Are you in the energy sector? Share your insights: 🔗 www.co2sense.co.uk/h...
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Help Shape Local Energy - Share Your Views
CO2Sense has partnered with UK100 to run a survey about how we can better support local energy initiatives.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Yesterday, our Director, Hugh Goulbourne represented CO2Sense at Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, providing evidence for the Unlocking Community Energy at Scale inquiry. Are you in the energy sector? Share your insights: 🔗 www.co2sense.co.uk/h...
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Help Shape Local Energy - Share Your Views
CO2Sense has partnered with UK100 to run a survey about how we can better support local energy initiatives.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We have partnered with UK100 to launch an important energy survey to better support councils in the Net Zero transition. If you’re an energy or climate officer, your input will shape the resources, training & advocacy needed. Survey: forms.office.com/Pag...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Investing in UK community energy is key to climate justice and net zero. @ethexuk.bsky.social enables investment in local projects driving the clean energy transition - we’re proud to support them. 🔗 www.ethex.org.uk/new...
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Power for People @power4peopleuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Thank you to the Government. It’s official: It has done what we were calling for and put support for community energy into its Great British Energy Bill.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
The Great British Energy Bill now officially recognises community-led energy! Huge thanks to @power4peopleuk.bsky.social for their campaigning! 🔗 Read more: www.co2sense.co.uk/c...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Great to join the @coopparty.party.coop Maximising Local Power event on 9th Feb! Hugh Goulbourne shared insights from 20+ years in community energy. 🔗 Read more: www.co2sense.co.uk/p...
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Power to the People: Unlocking Local Power Potential
Hugh Goulbourne shares insights on unlocking local power potential, drawing from 20 years as a catalytic investor in wind, hydro and community funding.
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Additional photos from the @coopparty.party.coop fringe event today. Our Director, Hugh Goulbourne shared his insights about how CO2Sense can help councils and communities unlock the Local Power Plan. Take our survey to help shape better local energy support: forms.office.com/Pag...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Hugh Goulbourne is speaking at the @coopparty.party.coop fringe event on how CO2Sense can help unlock community-owned energy. Also, we'd love to hear from you! CO2Sense & UK100 are running a survey to help better support local energy initiatives. 🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/Pag...
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CO2Sense @co2sense.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Last week, CO2Sense was proud to sponsor the Grimsby Energy Collective event, hosted by Grimsby Community Energy. It was a fantastic day of insightful conversations on scaling up community-led energy solutions.
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