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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Next Tuesday is our AGM! We welcome Leo Murray of @ridingsunbeams.bsky.social to give the headline talk on the potential of communities to power Great British Railways. Come along 7:30 for the talks, 6:30 if you want to join in the AGM business fun yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk/event/people...

Image advertising the York Community Energy AGM. Text says:

Tuesday 8th September, 6:30pm,
Harriet Centre, York Cemetery

People Powered Railways
York Community Energy's 2026 AGM

With guest speaker Leo Murray from Riding Sunbeams"

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Don't forget our first public event discussing the potential for clean rail power at Hambleton Junction 👇 Join us tomorrow (Weds 5th August) from 7pm at Hambleton Village Hall to be part of the conversation about how renewable energy projects can put community first!

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're hosting the first event of our exciting feasibility project with @ridingsunbeams.bsky.social exploring community-owned renewables at Hambleton Junction on Wednesday 5th August! Find out more and register to be part of the conversation at our TicketTailor: www.tickettailor.com/events/yce/2...

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Select tickets – Clean Rail Power at Hambleton Junction – Hambleton Village Hall

Clean Rail Power at Hambleton Junction – Hambleton Village Hall, Wed 5 Aug 2026 - York Community Energy are exploring a potential community-owned renewables project

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Stockholm Environment Institute @sei.org · 09/07/2026

#York and #NorthYorkshire residents: Interested in helping local communities take action on home energy upgrades? 👀 Join our friendly evening event on Tuesday 14 July, with @ycenergy.bsky.social, to learn about the Home Upgrade Champions network and how to get involved. 💡 👉 buff.ly/3ACAlAj

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Leo Murray @crisortunity.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

SO happy to share the news that @ridingsunbeams.bsky.social is working with our friends @ycenergy.bsky.social on a feasibility study that could see the first MW scale solar farm to connect to a mainline AC electrified railway in the UK be led & majority owned by the local community! 😎🤩🚀

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On track for a community-owned future: new project explores how community energy could power our railways – York Community Energy

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Don't forget our next Energy Drinks coming up next week on Tuesday 7th July! To celebrate this year's #CommunityEnergyFortnight, why not join us at Brew York from 7pm for a natter about all things energy? Check our TicketTailor for more details: www.tickettailor.com/events/yce/2... #UptheEnergy

A pair of drinks cans, one standing up, the other tipped over, in front of part of York's skyline. The standing can has a blue label that reads "YCE Decarbonated Energy Drink"

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Chris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com · 28/05/2026

Here's me and Zoe Wood from @theguardian.com with an explainer on using air conditioning at home in the UK... And how you can do so in as green a way as possible! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?

As summers become hotter, air conditioner sales are booming. If you’re looking to invest, here’s what to consider

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

💡 Last week, we held our Heat Pump Cafe to speak to locals about this technology. This is just the beginning of a wider project we have begun with partners to champion home upgrades in York. Interested in getting involved? Learn more on our website 👇 yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk/cafe-event-l...

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Cafe event launches a new champion project – York Community Energy

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North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE) @nlce2024.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

⭐️ Thursday Share ⭐️ In case you're new to the idea of Community Energy, here is a great review of why it matters and how you can get involved. 👇️ Let us know how many community energy cooperative you've heard of below 👇️

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YorSpace @yorspace.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Reminder that this is the last week to apply for Yorspace's Community Outreach & Admin Officer role! Applications close on the 25th. To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to Grounded HR (charlotte@groundedhr.co.uk) For the full job details visit the website: yorspace.org/_posts/2026-...

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YorSpace is hiring! – YorSpace

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Are you considering a heat pump? Already installed one and want to share experiences or tips? We're hosting a Heat Pump Cafe on 21st May - come along to chat heat pumps with some friendly folk over tea and cake! More info and booking at our TicketTailor link: tickettailor.com/events/yce/2180998

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Book – Heat Pump Café – Melbourne Terrrace Methodist Church, Cemetery Road, York

Heat Pump Café – Melbourne Terrrace Methodist Church, Cemetery Road, York, Thu 21 May 2026 - Are you considering a heat pump? Have you already installed one and want to share experiences or tips? Come...

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York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) @yesiuoy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Join SEI’s Luke Gooding for a webinar on scaling community energy. 🏋️‍♀️🔋 Explore the challenges of finance and governance in community projects. 22 May 2026 at 12:00 - 1:00 BST. Sign up here▶️

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How community energy can scale social and environmental impact

Join this webinar to explore how community energy in the UK can scale its social and environmental impact through citizen-led approaches.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Missed our recent screening of the film ‘Power Station’? You can read more about the film, the screening, and hear some exciting updates on Solar City York’s upcoming sites 👷☀️ Read here 👇 yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk/bringing-a-r...

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Bringing a rooftop power station to York – York Community Energy

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today YCE is proud to be celebrating Earth Day 2026! With the theme of Our Power, Our Planet, we know this is a particularly important time to focus on how communities must work together to develop creative solutions to the climate crisis. 🌍✊

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York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) @yesiuoy.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Coming to York: The People’s Emergency Briefing — a film screening and panel discussion exploring escalating climate risks, real-world impacts and collective responses. 🌍️ Join the community conversation. Register here🔗 york.earth/peb

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People's Emergency Briefing - York Climate Connect

A Flagship Screening in York City Centre

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We are putting on a film screening 🫵 In collaboration with Yor Space we are presenting a screening of ‘Power Station’ (2025) a film about power, solar, and community. Held on the 14th of April at The Angel on the Green, Bishopthorpe Road www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/powering-y...

Power Station film poster, viewing and social discussion eventPower Station film poster, viewing and social discussion event

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

As we prepare for our upcoming Solar City York project we thought it would be good to officially reveal our new project logo! 👷 Design credit ellenlonghorndesign.co.uk 🏗️ More is on the way…

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This week we were excited to attend two events by DESNZ and North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub respectively, celebrating the role of community energy in a just transition and to hear about what the sector is already achieving across the country. Plus Ed Milliband made a surprise appearance! 🕵️

Kirsten's badge for NE&Y Net Zero Summit 2026

The opening presentation of the NE&Y Net Zero Hub Summit

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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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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Yesterday, we were pleased to present at the Seeing is Believing online event, discussing what the local power plan means for us in the North East and Yorkshire region. It was great to share the lessons we have learned with colleagues across the region.

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

European natural gas prices keep on rising and have now more than doubled )+134%) in just four weeks from €29/MWh on 17 February to €67/MWh today. Geopolitical tensions and wars always drive up gas prices. That's not a bug in the system. It's a feature of fossil fuel dependence.

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented. They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed. That energy is all around us. It does not have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz or any other geopolitical chokepoint.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Last week, we joined York SU’s 'New Year, Same Planet' Sustainability Fair - It was encouraging to speak to students and staff about the work we are doing to create a sustainable York for the present and to put them to the test with our Energy Hunger Quiz! 💡😋

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South East London Community Energy (Selce) @seloncommenergy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

In case you missed it, on Friday, our 6th share offer went live... Thanks to our first two investors who joined us over the weekend 🎉🎉 Please share this message so we can reach more potential members & hit our target!

In case you missed it on Friday, our 6th share offer is now live!

Thanks to our first two investors who joined us over the weekend 💙💡

With share offer VI, our mission is to:

💡 Raise £39,000 for lighting improvements at Marvels Lane Primary School.

💡 Save the school £79,000 over 10 years, and 71,000kg in CO2e emissions.

💡 Achieve this with no upfront cost to the school.

💡 Any project surplus also goes to supporting our fuel poverty alleviation programme.

Invest Today at: selce.org.uk/shares

Please note that Selce is neither qualified nor authorised to offer investment advice. Those interested in participating should make their own assessment of the offer, should take note of any risk factors described in the documents, and may wish to take independent financial advice. Capital at risk.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Check out our latest blog about the release of the government’s new local power plan 👇 yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk/ownership-ma...

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Ownership matters: reflecting on the Local Power Plan – York Community Energy

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This week directors Rich & Kirsten were doing some freezing cold filming at one of the sites we did feasibility for, funded by the Community Energy Fund. Is it going to get community solar? No - it got Mayoral Renewables Funding after we'd done the work. C'est la vie! And more rooftop solar = good.

Richard Lane, a middle aged white man with a characteristic look of slightly panicky concentration about his eyes as he smiles for the selfie, and Kirsten Ayris, a younger women with long dark hair, glasses, an entirely more natural smile, and who just had a birthday this week (so wish her a happy birthday when you see her) standing huddled together wrapped in coats and scarfs in breezy conditions on a clear but cold day in front of York Fire Station.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Last week we were delighted to visit the site of the Lowfield Green housing co-op under-construction in Acomb. Richard particularly enjoyed learning a new pipe instrument!

Richard blowing into a pipe on a construction site

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Richard Lane @richplane.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

OK I've had a read of the Local Power Plan. It's very welcome and very needed (ideally seventeen years ago but better late than never!) Big incentives for meaningful collaboration with communities & a clear steer that "Ownership matters". Putting community energy up front in the transition ✔️ (1/3)

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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 12/02/2026

The publication of the #LocalPowerPlan - backed by £1 billion - represents the largest public investment in #CommunityEnergy in UK history. It’s a decisive step towards putting real power, ownership and long-term economic benefit into the hands of communities. This is just the beginning... 1/

Document cover titled "Local Power Plan - February 2026." Logos for Great British Energy and the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero appear at the top. The bottom half is a colourful, geometric illustration showing clean energy infrastructure—including wind turbines, solar panels, and power lines—interspersed with diverse community members and energy-efficient homes.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Following the release of the Local Power Plan we spoke to BBC York about our Solar City York project 👂

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Community energy is a vital part of a just transition. Putting power back into the hands of local people allows them to take real action in their area. Collectively people can achieve real change, shifting the focus away from just the smaller, lifestyle changes to the systems we rely on.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Join us on Friday the 6th of February (12:30 - 14:30) for great music and company to raise funds for the York Energy Advice free support service. Book ahead and optionally pay by card payment at www.tickettailor.com/events/yce/2...

York Energy Advice presents, Lunchtime Concert & Energy Cafe

Fri 6 Feb 2026, Music from 12:30-13:30 & Energy Cafe 13:40-14:30
St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, York, Y01 8NQ
Join us for great music and company to raise funds for the York Energy Advice free support service
Listen to David Hammond, piano (performing E. Grieg, A. Dvořák, E. Satie & more) and Esk, viola & guitar (with original contemporary folk tunes), followed by an Energy Cafe, where you can find out more about the services we provide to York residents
Tickets: £5 cash on the door, tea and cake by donation

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Want to be part of the change? yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk/get-involved...

Since 2021, York Energy Advice has supported 780 households, and provided free energy-saving measures such as (LED bulbs or Radiator foil) to over 300 of them.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

☀️ What might the year ahead hold for community energy? Find out more about what we're hoping for in 2026 at our upcoming free lunchtime webinar, Community Energy and the Energy Transition. Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/2d66kwsq

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Join us Thursday the 29th of January at Duke of York pub, King's Square, York, YO1 8BH for another Energy Drinks to chat all things energy ⚡

Join us Thursday the 29th of January for another Energy Drinks to chat all things energy

Welcoming York Community Energy members and non-members alike for a sociable evening (no-alcohol welcome)

Free entry, no booking is required.
You can register interest at tickettailor.com/events/yce

Duke of York pub, King's Square, York, YO1 8BH

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

🧑‍🎄 Merry Christmas from YCE!🎄 We are delighted to be taking a well deserved break, but we have big projects coming up in the new year. With the launch of our Solar City York Project we hope to turbocharge York's solar future. ⚡❄️

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

As the New Year approaches YCE wanted to share our top 5 achievements...

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Last week saw the publication of the new Great British Energy Strategic Plan, and it's great to see that one of its key aims is to focus on increasing local and community ownership of clean energy - read more about the strategy Read more: www.gbe.gov.uk/blog/acceler...

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Accelerating the UK’s clean energy future | Great British Energy

4 December 2025 Read the full Strategic Plan hereRead the accessible document here (HTML)

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Community Energy England @communityenergyengland.org · 24/11/2025

Check out our new #UpTheEnergy campaign, which calls on Government to support #CommunityEnergy with some simple, easy to introduce policies. uptheenergy.co.uk @ashden-org.bsky.social @ifnotnowagency.bsky.social @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @regeninsight.bsky.social @cse.org.uk

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

York is a city renowned for its beautiful architecture and green spaces. What’s better than two great things working together? A solar-powered York is not for the future, it's being built now with private and public sites generating sustainable power for their needs and the planet.

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

If you live in York or North Yorkshire you have 5 days left to complete the combined authority's Retrofit Strategy Survey. Through our work with York Energy Advice we know the impact of fuel poverty in our community and want to make sure our voices our heard yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/retrofit-str...

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Give us your views and help shape our Retrofit Strategy > York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

We believe retrofit has such great potential for the region, we’d like your views to help shape our Retrofit Strategy.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

As we say goodbye to 🧣chilly November, the #Passivhaus momentum is unmistakable! Read our #PassivhausPost & see how the Passivhaus community continues to scale up, innovate & inspire! 📩Read more, re-share & #subscribe to stay in the loop with all things #PassiveHouse! 👉https://bit.ly/PHTpost2025_11

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York Community Energy @ycenergy.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Did you know? York Community Energy could help you or someone you know with free energy advice this winter... York Energy Advice has helped vulnerable residents all across our city with professional advice since 2021. We help manage costs and reduce energy use. yorkenergyadvice.org.uk

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York Energy Advice – Warmer homes for less

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