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The membership body and leading voice for the #CommunityEnergy sector. We advocate for community-led energy systems change and support the sector's growth.

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North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE) @nlce2024.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚨 Last call for our AGM tomorrow! 🚨 We have some great speakers lined up, lots of news, and you can join us in shaping a more sustainable future for #communitybuildings in #northlincolnshire with #communityenergy 🌞 #netzero #communitybenefitsociety #communityownership #renewableenergy
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Neil Kingsnorth @neilkingsnorth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Like most human needs, energy production should be localised and owned and controlled by local communities, so this is a welcome step. An essential next step, like it or not, is to massively reduce our demand for energy. Less energy use, with what we use owned by us. #localise #communityenergy
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 29/09/2026
This morning our CEO Matt Vickers joins a @coopparty.party.coop roundtable at #Lab26 with @bettersocietycapital.com , @access-si.bsky.social and @martinmccluskey.bsky.social on how #SocInv can help scale #CommunityEnergy.
Matt Vickers, CEO of Community Energy England, speaking at a lectern at a conference. He wears glasses, a grey tweed jacket and an orange lanyard, with a presentation slide behind him.
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 17/09/2026
We welcome the launch of Great British Energy's Community Fund and Partnership Grants today 🎉 We're pleased to see an emphasis on partnership building, community ownership, engagement and long-term local benefit - principles we've long advocated for via our #CommunityEnergy work.
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‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energy
Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.
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Josef Davies-Coates @josef.is · 17/09/2026
He's not wrong. #CommunityEnergy for the #ClimateAction win!
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The next BHESCo newsletter comes out next week, with updates from: ✅the world of #CommunityEnergy ✅UK energy policy ✅energy costs for business & household ✅ new technologies, grants, and funding We'd love you to join our mailing list 👇 mailchi.mp/470375cbbd62...
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Encouraging words about #CommunityEnergy from the PM. Looking forward to submitting some ideas on how we could spend that money in #Sussex. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Write to your MP and say no to #Rosebank hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hot-topics/c... #CommunityEnergy #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 27/09/2026
Our CEO Matt Vickers is at #Lab26 this week. On Tuesday he joins a @coopparty.party.coop roundtable with @bettersocietycapital.com @access-si.bsky.social and @martinmccluskey.bsky.social on how #SocInv can scale #CommunityEnergy. Want to meet? Message him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-j...
Matt Vickers, CEO of Community Energy England, speaking at a lectern at a conference. He wears glasses, a grey tweed jacket and an orange lanyard, with a presentation slide behind him.
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 27/09/2026
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 27/09/2026
The PM on community energy: "These projects work and we want to take them nationwide." With £1bn for 1,000+ People's Power projects, communities can take back their energy the way they're taking back pubs and libraries. The question now is how fast we can scale. #CommunityEnergy #Lab26
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British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 21/09/2026
📢 Community energy and planning: From policy to project 📅 Free webinar, Wed 30 Sept, 13:00 to 14:00, online We'll cover how planning works, what's changing in policy for community-owned renewables, and lessons and pitfalls from real projects, with time for questions. #CommunityEnergy #Planning
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Community energy and planning: From policy to project
Come along to learn about the planning system and how to get your community energy project through to approval.
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Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
👩‍👧‍👧Make the most of your members! Expert training on effective engagement, especially for after you have run a community share offer. Learn from others and come and ask any questions. 7th Oct online 👇 www.uk.coop/events-and-t...
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 17/09/2026
The UK Prime Minister has written a comment piece in @theguardian.com endorsing #CommunityEnergy: "The climate crisis is not a distant threat. It is here and with us now... British people... are looking for ways to do their bit. Community energy gives them that chance." - Andy Burnham #Climate
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British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
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Forest Community Energy CBS Ltd @fce-cbs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our Chair, Helen Jeffrey, and our Professional Advisor Emma-Jayne Williams attended the "Empowering our Councils: Community Energy in Gloucestershire" event this week. Congratulations to everyone who made the event such a success! #communityenergy
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North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE) @nlce2024.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
❓️ Did you know that businesses can invest and become a member with NLCE, as well as individuals❓️ For more information on why businesses might join as members get in touch via our website www.nlce.coop #communitybuildings #northlincolnshire #communityenergy #netzero #communitybenefitsociety
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Helen K Jeffrey @imhelenj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A different scale, presented to a local parish council last night #communityenergy
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Choosing a #CommunityEnergy partner for your energy project means you get a lot more than just a free installation ✅Accountability ✅Maintenance ✅Monitoring ✅Insurance All this included as standard, which you'd never get from a standalone installer bhesco.co.uk/blog/mainten...
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The maintenance & monitoring offered by community energy is key to long-term value
Unlike standalone solar installers, community energy companies monitor and maintain solar PV systems to ensure long-term value
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The UK has some of the highest commercial energy costs in the world, making a big dent in the profitability of businesses. Partnering with a #CommunityEnergy company means fully-funded solar PV, batteries and heat pumps, and secure, affordable energy. bhesco.co.uk/commercial
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Fully-funded solar PV, battery & heat pumps for Sussex businesses
Reduce long term energy costs for your Sussex business with fully-funded renewable energy and energy saving systems.
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 17/09/2026
Great British Energy has announced £30m #funding for #CommunityEnergy, a substantial increase on the previous round. 🔹 £20m GBE Community Fund, open now 🔹 £5m GBE Partnerships Grant for councils working with community energy groups 🔹 Up to £2.9m for advice services Full details 👇
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Great British Energy announce Community Fund and the new Partnerships Grant
Great British Energy is launching £30 million in funding to kick start a community power revolution, designed to support the growth of community energy and strengthen collaboration between community…
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End Fuel Poverty Coalition @endfuelpoverty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Extreme heat is putting growing pressure on our schools, hospitals and households, and the public wants action. Polling from Global Witness and More in Common found that 75% of people are concerned about the impact of extreme heat on the NHS, while 63% are worried about its impact on schools [1/2]
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“If the UK develops additional oil and gas production, that does not mean an equivalent quantity of production elsewhere automatically stops. It adds additional fossil-fuel supply to an international market." Why is this point so hard for so many to grasp? climateuncensored.com/there-is-no-...
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There Is No Atmospheric Exemption for British Oil and Gas - Climate Uncensored
I was recently contacted by a colleague from my days in the 1980s and 90s when I worked as an engineer in the offshore oil and gas sector. He remains in the
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Warrington Climate Emergency Commission @warringtoncec.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📅 17 September | ⏰ 1pm-3pm 🎟️ Book your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enterprise... #CommunityEnergy #NetZero #ClimateAction #Cheshire #Warrington
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 09/09/2026
The Local Power Plan has set a target of 8 GW of #CommunityEnergy by 2030. That's only achievable if the right support reaches the right communities at the right time. Built with Community Energy England and Ashden Climate Solutions, that's what Community Energy GO is designed to do. Explore more👇
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Home - Community Energy GO
Welcome to Community Energy GO — Turn your renewable energy idea into reality. We connect community groups across England with expert advice, practical tools and hands-on support to make your project happen.
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Westmill Energy @westmillenergy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢So excited to share this excellent podcast from the team at TedxLondon, created during a lovely summer day at Westmill. We loved sharing our story and explaining how community energy benefits everyone! Watch now: tedxlondon.com/podcasts/how... #PeoplePower #Pioneers #CommunityEnergy #Innovation
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How a community built its own renewable energy farm, with Westmill Energy - TEDxLondon
Climate Curious heads to Westmill Energy to hear how they took clean shared renewable energy generation into their own hands!
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Richard Edwards @richardedwards.me · 10/09/2026
Hi clean energy friends. This October I'll be at... ** How can we use good technology to scale the green energy sector? ** ☀️🍃 It's free, it's hybrid online/in-London and has some great speakers (even if I say so myself!). Maybe see you there? #cleanenergy #communityenergy #tech
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How Can We Use Good Technology to Scale the Green Energy Sector?
A event showcasing inspirational emerging technologies that are helping us overcome barriers to scale the UK's clean energy sector
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South East London Community Energy (Selce) @seloncommenergy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"People living around a community energy project still cannot buy energy directly from projects in their areas because of complex market regulations." buff.ly/n41hmbx @werahobhouse.org.uk @power4peopleuk.bsky.social
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Producing your own power
[Photo credit: House of Commons photographer Jess Taylor.] Bath’s Lib-Dem MP Wera Hobhouse had a question for the Prime Minister at today’s PMQs. Would he help efforts to reform communi…
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 10/09/2026
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A lot more plug-in solar kits have been registered as 'compliant' over the past week. On the day it was permitted in Britain, only 7 products were listed (just a few available to buy). Now there are 46 compliant kits. Progress! Still expensive (esp. compared to Germany) but it's getting better...
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UK Plug-in Solar Kits, Products and Brands | Plugin Solar Calculator
Browse UK plug-in solar kits, brands and retailers. We list complete kits with credible evidence that they meet the official UK requirements.
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MaidEnergy @maidenergy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Want to see how we're improving our solar asset maintenance as a community energy organisation? Check out our latest diary entry, or email us for more info at maidenergy@outlook.com. #AssetManagement #CommunityEnergy #SolarPV www.instagram.com/p/Db7-K9TCkG...
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
People are fed-up of being ripped off by energy companies... This is why #CommunityEnergy organisations like BHESCo are building a fairer energy system, one owned by the people and run for the people (and the planet). www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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Police called as angry Ovo Energy customers occupy head office
"We will be back"
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Croydon Community Energy @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join our board! Can you be our new Volunteer Marketing Director? We are looking for someone creative to help promote Croydon Community Energy and support our goal of a community-led green energy transition in Croydon! croydoncommunityenergy.co.uk/join-the-boa... #CommunityEnergy #Croydon
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North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE) @nlce2024.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
👀 Our next draught excluder workshop is open for bookings!👀 Join us on the 6th of October for a FREE workshop using recycled materials, refreshments and tailored energy advice from Citizens Advice! ✌️ At Oasis Community Space! #northlincolnshire #communityenergy Book HERE: tinyurl.com/92dcb6w9
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Draught Excluder Workshop
Come join us for a fun and hands-on Draught Excluder Workshop where you'll learn how to make your own cozy and stylish draught excluder!
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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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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
✅ Energy bills going up... ✅ Share offer target reached... ✅ New community solar programme launched... ✅ Working with landlords on MEES compliance... Its all going on in the latest BHESCo newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/d3514965f584... #CommunityEnergy #Renewables
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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 01/09/2026
We've just published our Organisational Carbon Audit Tool – a spreadsheet-format resource that helps small organisations or #CommunityEnergy groups calculate their carbon emissions. Explore it here 👇
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Organisational Carbon Audit Tool - Centre for Sustainable Energy
A spreadsheet-format resource that helps small organisations or community groups calculate their carbon emissions
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A relief to see that ‘tackling the climate emergency’ is still one of @scottishgov.bsky.social's top four priorities, but detail is thin They nodded at: - #WarmHomes - #BetterBuses - #CommunityEnergy - #PrivateJetTax But this is just the tip of the iceberg... www.gov.scot/publications...
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Programme for Government 2026 to 2031
This Programme for Government lasts for five years. The focus of this programme for government is eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, delivering high qualit...
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you so much to @brightonargus.bsky.social for publishing a story about our successful #CommunityEnergy share offer. We really appreciate the support 🥰 www.theargus.co.uk/news/2650034... #Brighton
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Solar scheme raises £150,000 to bring clean energy to more communities
A solar project is helping power homes and businesses with clean energy.
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Business energy costs continue to escalate.. Partnering with the #CommunityEnergy sector can enable businesses to access affordable, secure, fixed-price energy for decades ahead - all for no upfront cost. Something for business leaders to think about 🤔 eibi.co.uk/news/busines...
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Business energy costs show no sign of cooling off - EIBI
24 August 2026 Business energy bills have jumped 25% since February, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continuing to drive wholesale prices upward. According to Cornwall Insight’s…
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North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE) @nlce2024.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚨 If you know of any community buildings that may be interested in becoming host sites for rooftop solar, please pass on NLCE’s details so they can get in touch! 🚨NLCE has helped organizations like John Leggott College (pictured) save on energy costs by making solar a reality #Communityenergy
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Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Free online training: Community Shares Finance Guide - managing community share capital. Next Thursday online, book now! www.uk.coop/events-and-t...
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Training: Community Shares Finance Guide - managing community share capital
A session for societies using community shares capital to understand their legal responsibilities, and how to manage their members financial investments.
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justtransitionw.bsky.social @justtransitionw.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
If you are in #WestYorkshire, this is for you! The only screening in the area. Free. A great night out. #PowerStationFilm @powerstation.bsky.social @togetherfilms.bsky.social @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social @greatbritishenergy.bsky.social @communityenergyengland.org
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 19/08/2026
Dept for Education publishes draft standardised PPA for Market Engagement. Initial feedback is that "it stops all of our orgs, and the wider sector, in our tracks" CEE is working with members to make sure this doesn't happen. Please bring your expertise to bear. See bit.ly/CEE-Consultations
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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 30/07/2026
📢 New: Cheshire & Warrington #CommunityEnergy Masterclasses. 5 free sessions to help community energy groups navigate project development, governance and finance. Hosted by Scene on behalf of Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington, with the North West Net Zero Hub. 🧵1/6
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Bristol City Leap @bristolcityleap.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
To find out how the most recent recipients are using their funding, click here. 👇 www.bristolcityleap.co.uk/sixth-round-... #CommunityEnergy #Decarbonisation #Funding
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Sixth Round of Bristol City Leap Community Energy Fund Opens Following Further Funding Awards - Bristol City Leap
Bristol City Leap is pleased to announce that six more [...]
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Bristol City Leap @bristolcityleap.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We’re proud to be supporting @wshed.bsky.social on their decarbonisation journey. 👏 Interested in finding out more? Click below. 👇 www.bristolcityleap.co.uk/community/co... #Bristol #Funding #CommunityEnergy
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Common Talking Points About Solar Farm Projects - Bristol City Leap
Bristol City Leap Local Renewable projects; we aim to answer common questions about solar energy and highlight the significant benefits it can bring to our community and the environment.
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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Loving this new article from 'Sustainable Views' on why now is the time to invest in #CommunityEnergy. Our own share offer is open until 31st July 2026 www.sustainableviews.com/why-now-is-t... #Investing
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Why now is the time to invest in community energy
Alex Stephens is senior relationship manager at Triodos Bank UK  Local-ownership model is a proven mechanism for ensuring community groups benefit financially from solar and wind developments
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Warrington Climate Emergency Commission @warringtoncec.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
💡 Got a community energy project in Cheshire or Warrington? Get free 1:1 expert support through Scene Connect Ltd. Topics include project management, governance, low carbon technologies, grid connections, planning, funding, finance and procurement ⚡ #communityenergy
Promotional poster for the Community Energy Support Sessions 2026, delivered by Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington. The poster advertises free one-to-one expert support for community energy projects and highlights three benefits: one-to-one mentoring, local power for local people, and support to help projects grow. The poster uses a green and cream colour scheme with illustrated icons and the headline: ‘Enhance your community energy project with a free one-to-one support session.
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People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC) @pperc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Recommendations #1: Bringing Power to People From our ‘PUTTING POWER IN ITS PLACE: PPERC’s Local Power Plan Response’ policy briefing 👉 research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... @gfearn.bsky.social @stefanb23.bsky.social @hannahcknox.bsky.social @giuliamininni.bsky.social #communityenergy #gbe
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Bristol City Leap @bristolcityleap.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Bristol City Leap Community Energy Fund Case Study: 58th Scout Group ⚜️ Interested in applying for the Bristol City Leap Community Energy Fund loan? Click here to find out more. 👇 www.bristolcityleap.co.uk/community/co... #Bristol #Energy #Decarbonisation #CommunityEnergy #Funding
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Bristol City Leap Community Energy Fund Case Study: 58th Scout Group
YouTube video by Bristol City Leap
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