New business models in community energy

Phil Beardmore looks at some of the new co-op projects which are working towards the carbon…

As high street giants fall, community shares help businesses thrive

Co-operatives UK urges more communities to consider collective ownership models

Lincolnshire Co-op youth scheme praised by Business in the Community

Around 130 young people have completed the scheme over the past five years

Grants of up to £100,000 are available for community energy businesses

The programme was designed to help the sector innovate and deliver more holistic and integrated local…

Entries open for the Social Business Wales Awards

Cwmpas says the awards recognise organisations that tackle social challenges, strengthen local economies, and deliver meaningful…

Future-proofing British business: The case for energy independence

The modern business landscape is increasingly defined by volatility, writes Dan Curtis, communications officer at Brighton…

Community energy experts gather in Latvia to grow the movement

Delegates from more than 30 countries will share insights and explore emerging challenges and opportunities

Bid launched to buy the UK’s latest community pub

A community benefit society based in Wadsworth, West Yorkshire, wants to buy the Hare and Hounds…

UK’s first community-owned battery site launches share offer

Low Carbon Hub says the storage facility will allow Ray Valley solar park to sell all…

Australia’s first community-owned solar and battery plant opens in Goulburn

Around 300 investors have contributed more than $2.5m to the project, alongside more than $2m in…

Guide launched for Australian community energy sector

Community Power Agency, an independent advisor to the energy co-op sector, has released a new resource, Power…

Plunkett announces buddy scheme for co-ops and community retailers

It aims to launch the initiative in time for Co-ops Fortnight