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Boost for community energy as UK government launches £1bn power plan

Energy security secretary Ed Miliband promises 'funding, hands-on support, better business models and policy ambition and…

How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people

We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards…

Community energy sector urges UK government to ‘unlock local power’

Signatories are being sought by Community Energy England for an open letter calling on ministers to…

Sector report on UK community energy highlights role of co-ops

Nick Milton takes a look at the annual report from Community Energy England

Ripple Energy, which worked with co-op sector, goes into administration

The business, launched in 2017, offered a platform where communities and individuals could invest in wind…

£40m fund opens for charities, community energy and co-ops

The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme distributes funds, paid by companies who may have breached Ofgem…

Government reaffirms its support for community-owned energy

'We are absolutely determined that, as part of Great British Energy, community energy will be massively…

Lincolnshire energy co-op launches share offer to expand solar portfolio

North Lincolnshire Community Energy wants to raise £700,000 for rooftop solar on schools, community and public…

Community Energy England hands out sector awards for 2024

Winners include Bristol Energy Co-op, Midcounties' joint venture Younity, and the Co-op Party

MPs launch call for evidence on ways to grow community energy sector

The committee is looking for insights into financial, regulatory and planning barriers facing the sector

Ripple Energy co-op urges government to ease barriers to community energy

'Energy co-operatives democratise energy ownership by enabling people to be part of large-scale projects'

Brighton energy co-op wins green award from Sussex Chamber of Commerce

'We have proven that our business model works, and we look forward to taking our business…