Brilliant study of Corn Buntings at Westmill, published this week. The research shows that these endangered birds thrive when living near to solar parks, finding nesting materials and food on site. Visit us to find out how we work with nature: westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi... #Nature #Renewables

🚨Introducing...our Spotlight on Westmill series! We chatted policy, power and possibilities with Westmill Wind and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social Director @dougparr.bsky.social Read the interview in full: westmillenergy.coop/news/spotlig... #SolarPower #CommunityEnergy #LocalPowerPlan #OnshoreWind

⏰ Looking to get involved with a leading sustainable education charity? WeSET seek a new Treasurer to manage the finances for the charity. Find out more about this exciting role on our website: westmillenergy.coop/westmill-job... #SustainableEducation #Volunteering #RenewableEnergy #CharityJobs

As Westmill begins to spring back to life, we are excited to send out our Spring newsletter, with news, updates and events from Westmill Energy 🌷 🐝 🐣 Did you miss it? No problem! Sign up here to receive the next edition: tinyurl.com/bdzy5666

Looking forward to inspiring young minds at the @festivaloftomorrow.bsky.social and Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar this weekend, with workshops on sustainability and wind and solar power! 🌞💨 Let’s shape a greener future together! #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEducation #STEM #SustainableEducation

⏰ Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust are seeking an Honorary Treasurer/Trustee. Looking to get involved in sustainable education? Then this role could be for you! Find out more on our website: westmillenergy.coop/westmill-job... #education #sustainableeducation #charity #renewables #greenenergy

🌞 We’re hiring a part-time CEO to help Croydon Community Energy turn Croydon rooftops into community-owned solar power! Apply via CharityJob below (Closes Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5pm) ⬇️ www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/croydon... #CommunityEnergy #Recruitment

📣 Are you a flexibility expert? Join our team in Brussels! We are looking for a Senior Expert in Flexibility to strengthen our federation’s work on the topic by developing tools, guiding members, advising on policy work, and more. Apply by 15 February! www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

🚨 Have your say on how the Government can help the co-op sector to flourish! www.uk.coop/resources/gu... Don't miss the opportunity to shape the future for our sector! Responses must be made by Wednesday 18th February. #Cooperatives #CommunityMatters #PowertothePeople #Coops #CooperativeEconomy

Always wanted to see a wind turbine or a solar panel up close? Now's your chance! Book onto one of our public tours and learn all about the Westmill story! We are even offering a sunset tour this year 🌇 westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi... #CommunityEnergy #PowerofNature #Renewables #GreenEnergy

🌱 Make 2026 the year you drive real change! Join Community Energy Connect to volunteer, share your skills, and support UK community energy groups. Together, we can power cleaner energy and stronger communities. ⚡ Sign up 👉 app.doit.life/communityene...

A great opportunity to join our friends in Europe. Apply now!

This role closes tomorrow. If you want to be at the forefront of community energy then apply now! #GreenJobs #Coops #Renewables

Only 5 days left to apply for this incredible role with Westmill - don't miss out! Play a key role in the future story of our co-op 😀 Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 12th January: westmillenergy.coop/news/westmil... #GreenJobs #Renewables #Cooperatives

📢 Westmill Wind and Solar Co-operatives are seeking a Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead two successful co-operatives with substantial resources and ambitious plans. Closing date: 12th January, 5pm. Apply via the Energy4All website: energy4all.co.uk/job-vacancies/

We have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our sector! Be sure to sign up to these events with Co-Operatives UK, who are co-ordinating responses to the Government's consultation: www.uk.coop/get-involved... Have your say! #Co-operatives #SocialImpact #Collaboration #DemocraticEconomy

A co-op practitioner looking to boost your skills and support co-operatives? Sign up for the Co-op Development course, with Stir to Action! This 6-month programme offers practitioners specialist training to work as advisors in the sector. More info: www.stirtoaction.com/barefoot #Education #Coops

🧑‍🌾 Across Europe, farmers are working with their neighbours to set up energy communities. 🌾These projects carry many benefits for rural communities: strengthening local ties, diversifying the economy, & reducing costs. 🌞Learn more about initiatives in Belgium: www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

⚡ The European Sustainable Energy Week, the largest annual event in Europe dedicated to renewables and efficient energy, will return on 9-11 June 2026. Join tomorrow’s info session to learn how energy communities can get involved. 👉 sustainable-energy-week.ec.europa.eu/eusew-2026-i... #EUSEW2026

💭 Do you want to learn how to design and implement effective policy and engagement strategies from two experienced community energy practitioners? Join this #LifeCOMET webinar on Thursday at 10:00 CET. Register now! 👉 lifecomet.rescoop.eu/news/webinar...

Amazing to see a solid commitment from the Government to grow the co-operative sector in the Budget, with the launch of a consultation on the support needed to sustain and grow the movement even further. The consultation closes on 18th February: tinyurl.com/mwwun2vu #Budget2025 #Coops #Co-operatives

Community-owned energy could be a game changer for the UK 🔋🚀 A new report says boosting support for local, community-led energy projects would not only cut bills but also strengthen public backing for net zero 💰

The weather outside may be frightful, but our wonderful wind and solar farms are still generating! 💚🍂🌝💨 #powerofnature #renewables #technology #renewableenergy #communityenergy

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We really enjoyed reading through the Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2025 from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social . It's exciting to see our sector growing, but investment and support are crucial for the Government to double the sector. www.uk.coop/sites/defaul... #co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy

Director of Westmill Energy, Saskya Huggins, enjoyed an insightful day with @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social last week, with the first session of their new Solar Foundation Course. Find out about the course and sign up! bigsolar.coop/community-so... #AdultLearning #CommunityEnergy #Solar #CommunityBenefit

A fascinating and inspiring video from the ACCE conference, demonstrating how collaboration, trust, innovation and ambition can lead us to a truly equitable, citizen-lead energy transition. Working together, we can bring about real change 💚 youtu.be/HVwhltbMvUw #ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy

⏰ One month left to apply! The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative offers support to energy communities in border regions with: ✅ €15.000 funding for up to 7 pilot projects ✅ Tailored expert support Apply by 21 November! → border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...

A great opportunity to join our friends in #Europe 😄

With 100,000 more workers needed in the sector over the next decade, OWL are excited to launch a new adult course in offshore wind for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating industry! More info on our website: westmillenergy.coop/offshore-win... #AdultLearning #education #OffshoreWind

❌ The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities. 📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations. Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...

Good read for your Friday morning alert! 💡🥸 Learn more about how community energy could be the key to warmer, greener homes. This article explores how the Local Power Plan’s 8GW community energy target could not only boost renewable generation, but also help deliver the Warm Homes Plan 🏘

All of the news on #communityenergy from our friends in #Europe 🤩

🍂 🐿️ Our Westmill Energy autumn newsletter is out now! Highlights this quarter: our new partnership with @offshorewind.bsky.social and Westmill receiving the Fair Tax mark, again! Subscribe now to hear our latest updates and news: tinyurl.com/bdzy5666 #fairtax #education #sustainability #renewables

We’re excited to launch the Discovering Offshore Wind lesson pack - created in collaboration with Offshore Wind Learning (OWL). Perfect for classroom use or enrichment activities! Download for free from our website: westmillenergy.coop/.../owl-less... #sustainability #renewables #education #ks2 #ks3

Amazing to see a new generation getting involved with #communityenergy and making a difference in their #communities 😍

What an exciting step forwards for #communityenergy!

🇩🇪 Are you based in Germany? 💡On November 15, the first CoopCamp Energiewende will take place in Weimar – a conference for everyone who wants to share knowledge on the energy transition and take action together. 🎫 Find out more: genossenschaften.digital/coopcamp/coo...

#DrawTheLine - For life, for people, for the planet! ✊ This weekend thousands of people around the world are standing up together to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence – and for a future built on peace, clean energy, and fairness. Join the movement! ➡ drawtheline.world

⚡ The Citizens Energy Package is a unique opportunity to bolster energy democracy and put citizens at the centre of the energy transition. 🖊️ Yesterday, we submitted our answer to the European Commission’s call for evidence on this package. Read our full response 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...

📺 The first of #CitizenEnergyHub's webinar series, 'Chatting on Citizen Energy', is online. 🗨️ Hear from projects in Belgium and Italy talk about the concrete benefits of citizen energy, and learn about what support the hub can offer you! 🔗 citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...

📣 So excited to share this amazing video of Westmill: from one man's vision, to two #cooperatives with 3,000 members, generating enough #electricity to power around 4,500 homes, and donating £1m to the local #community ⚡ 💡 🏚️ 🤝 #coops #greenenergy #solarpower #wind www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...

💸Community energy is good for your pocket! … and the planet! 🌍 Citizen-led heating and cooling can lower your energy bills while ridding you of outdated and polluting fossil fuels. ➡️Find out how in our practical guidelines! energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...

A brilliant scheme from our friends in #Europe 😄

📨 Our September newsletter is out! With updates on: 🇪🇺 EU consultations on energy policy 💰 Funding opportunities for energy communities 🏆 Our monthly success story Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/s...

Hoping to book a tour of #Westmill this #summer? There’s still time, but only just! Get yourself booked on to our last two #tours of 2025, and see how we use amazing #nature to generate #power! westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi... #solarpower #greenenergy #renewables #turbines

🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c... Deadline: noon, 15th September. #community #cooperatives #solar

🎉We were so excited to send out the very first Westmill Energy newsletter this month! 🥳 Did you miss it? Sign up now to get a copy of the next edition, and keep up to date with all things Westmill! westmillenergy.coop #communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower

📢 Sign the @coopparty.party.coop petition to add co-ops to the #curriculum and teach the next generation why #coooperatives are so important to our future. party.coop/curriculum#j... #coops #education #school #students

🚨 Be sure to check out this excellent podcast on community energy financing from our friends in Europe #communityenergy #ACCE