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Bristol Energy Co-op among winners at Green Energy Awards

The co-op won for its partnership with Bristol Beacon, where it installed 348 rooftop panels

Impact report looks at Brighton energy co-op Bhesco’s fuel poverty work

'As energy prices spiked, we have seen requests for financial support via grants and fuel vouchers…

Labour commits to growing co-op and mutual finance sectors – but faces doubts on £28bn green pledge

The party's Financing Growth report promises reform of mutuals and sustainable finance - while Keir Starmer…

Survey warns of low public awareness of community energy

The survey for Bristol Energy Co-op found that only 26% of respondents were aware of the…

Energy co-op Bhesco slams ‘dashed hopes’ of COP28 climate summit

The Brighton and Hove co-op criticised 'a watered-down call for countries to move away from fossil…

Welsh solar co-op extends share offer after beating initial target

Gower Power has joined the Community Energy Together project which will see five co-ops purchase seven…

Bhesco launches £580k bond offer for solar on Brighton and Hove schools

The co-op says the funds will support new solar installations on five schools and three SMEs

Co-op movement responds to Sunak’s plans set out in King’s Speech

The Co-op Party, a group of energy co-ops and community business support body Power to Change…

Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Community energy sector meets to discuss challenges of the carbon transition

Discussion included power purchase agreements, how to find reliable business partners and the ethics of solar…

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…