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Gower Power launches share offer to bring Welsh solar farm into community ownership

Brynwhilach solar farm produces enough electricity for 1,650 average homes and will save over 45,000 tonnes…

UK government launches £10m funding pot for community energy

Community Energy England welcomed the news but said the sector needs more cash to fulfil its…

Co-op sector welcomes Labour’s investment plan for local clean energy

Community Energy England says the plan is an 'unprecedented pledge of support for the community and…

OVO pledges support for community energy projects to help push for net zero

The electricity supplier will offer subsidy-free power purchase agreements to community energy projects

Awards celebrate resilience of community energy sector in challenging times

'We are recognising the achievements of organisations from across the country, which go far beyond the…

Leading co-ops join call on government to back renewable energy

Midcounties and Central among co-op signatories asking government to 'seize renewable energy opportunities'

Co-ops tackle the energy crisis by leading a retrofit revolution

'The UK’s homes and buildings are among the least efficient in Europe, which is making the…

Energy co-ops weigh the costs of the world’s power supply crisis

Suppliers in the sector are struggling with rising costs – but there is also hope that the…

Community energy ‘needs government backing in fight against climate change’

A report on the UK sector says it can help with rising energy bills and support…

Community energy sector looks for ways to spread its message after COP26

An online event from Community Energy England shared lessons from engagement work at the Glasgow climate…

Government still holding back community energy, says sector body

'It’s frustrating to see so much of the work go unsupported and often limited by government…

Community energy sector hosts COP26 Glasgow solar visit to highlight its climate role

Local dignitaries and international energy co-op leaders visited a pV array installed on one of the…