Gledhow Valley Green Fair. Great to be at this great event. Lots of interest and conversations about community energy.

Great Britain wastes £180,000 every hour switching off wind turbines and overpaying gas generators to switch on. That's £673,338,224 so far this year! wastedwind.energy

We’re grateful to @tninstitute.bsky.social and Stir to Action for spotlighting our campaign to include community energy in the Great British Energy Bill.

@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social Hi, is there anyone in LCC that we can engage with regarding community energy projects?

🌍 Yorkshire has just entered drought after the driest spring in 132 years, and it’s not alone. With reservoir levels well below average & barely any rain in sight, the impacts of our changing climate are becoming harder to ignore. 💧Climate action isn’t optional — it’s urgent!

We’ve supported hundreds of community energy groups across the UK to sell their power, from massive wind turbines to small-but-mighty hydro projects ⚡️ If your group could use a boost, we’re here to help. We offer bespoke PPA quotes tailored to your project! www.younity.coop/PPA-quote

Our friends at @energy4alluk.bsky.social are on the hunt for a new Community Energy Project Manager 🧠 They’re looking for someone to lead solar PV and renewable projects, and who’s passionate about growing community energy co-operatives. Deadline 30th June energy4all.co.uk/job-vacancies/

ACE has decided on a date for our community launch event in October. Plenty of time to plan. Any suggestions of engaging content or activities for the event greatly appreciated 👍

ACE have sent out our first Heads of Terms document to our first client. Steady progress but starting to make a difference. Thank you to all our volunteers that have helped us take this first step.

WE NEED YOU! And you're not alone... we have created a marketing pack to show how you can help us spread the word about the investment, including draft emails and templates you can use. Read the marketing pack here and please support our mission! Any questions, let us know 🤩 bit.ly/3DjVOYM

Last week, at our energy advice stall in The Beacon, #Eastbourne, one of our directors, Jill Shacklock, was demonstrating the energy game she has designed to test people's awareness of how much energy various household devices consume. Highly entertaining game!

Community energy is officially part of the Great British Energy Bill! ⭐ After months of campaigning, led by @power4peopleuk.bsky.social, the government has confirmed that community-led energy projects will be included in its landmark Great British Energy Bill #CommunityEnergy #GBEnergy #GBEnergyBill

Here are some highlights from our launch party this weekend! We were joined by residents and members of CCE to celebrate the launch of Croydon's first solar share offer. If you want to invest in the solar future of Croydon, click the link below: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/croydon-co... #croydon

Following our hugely successful launch party yesterday, we are proud to say our solar share offer is now open for investment until 3rd May 2025 🌞 To learn more, please head to our website 🔗 www.croydoncommunityenergy.co.uk

Good luck.

I've been doing some feasibility work for York Community Energy and would be happy to share learning.

We’re looking to buy in for the first couple of assessments and then train up the team going forward. If you haven’t seen this it’s quite a good reference document: www.communityenergy.london/wp-content/u...

ACE are embarking on our first community solar installation project. Do we buy-in a feasibility? No one on the team currently has the skills. Can anyone share what is involved and what is required. Costs?

The results of this survey are really pleasing to see but aren't particularly surprising for those working in the Community Sector. We know from experience that once people understand community energy, they want to get behind it - they can understand how much of a win-win-win model it is.

Some interesting information about Uk energy usage in 2024: www.energyoasis.org.uk/blog/uk-rene...

We've got 9 solar installations operating and OVER 40 further sites lined up for completion in the next TWO YEARS alone 📈👀 You can check out all the site info and their story on our projects page: bigsolar.coop/projects/#pr...

Interesting new report from @cmmonwealth.bsky.social showing higher levels of support for community-owned energy projects than for privately-owned projects in the UK.

We need a clear route to ending fossil fuel heating in homes, and quickly. But with the UK government now scrapping plans to phase out gas boilers for 2035, what's the plan B? @acjsissons.bsky.social looks at the alternative options, and why we need to act fast ⬇️ bit.ly/4hp02g8

www.facebook.com/share/p/15kb... Alwoodley Community Energy is now registered as a Community Benefit Society. 🌻

Creating a low-carbon home is easier than you think. By following three simple steps, you can cut your energy use in half, halve it again, and halve it once more – reducing carbon emissions to just one-eighth of their original level. Where to start? cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/2025/01/14/w...

Please do remember to book your space via Eventbrite, so you can access the Q&A link tomorrow! #cooperatives #northlincolnshire www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nlce-share...

France is raising the bar for renewable energy ☀️ By 2028, parking areas over 1,500 sqm must install solar shelters, transforming car parks into clean energy hubs! This is part of France’s bold push toward a greener future 🚗🙌 www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/18/f...

How much shd you insulate before installing an air source heat pump? Hear architect Harry Paticas of RAFT's view. Clip taken from Selce's Festival of Retrofit. Videos from the event, including Harry's panel are now up on Selce's YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@seloncommen...

🌟 Tokyo Sets a Bold Example for Solar Power! From April, Tokyo will require rooftop solar panels on new homes to boost renewable energy and address the challenges around limited space. As part of the city's plan to increase renewable energy to 50% by 2030 🔋 www.reccessary.com/en/news/worl...

OxfordshireCounty Council has secured £6.4 million to help low-income households improve energy efficiency. Upgrades include insulation, air source heat pumps, and solar panels. Check eligibility and apply now. #retrofit #retrofitting #ecohomes #warmhomes news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-...

"just two gas power plants.....said they would not run unless they were paid rates up to 100 times higher than normal market prices" Criminal and despicable THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE NEED A NATIONALISED ENERGY NETWORK www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Basic infrastructure should not be privately owned. “…90% of Wednesday’s costs to balance supply and demand, were handed to just two gas power plants…[who]…would not run unless they were paid rates up to 100 times higher than normal market prices.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...

1️⃣ Looking to make your home more energy-efficient? From grants for insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels to Scroll Finance options for green energy projects, there’s something for everyone in Oxfordshire. Explore funding opportunities on our page. #RetrofitGrants #SustainableHomes

I think a reminder like this is exactly what is needed right now! Here's to 2025, the year of collective climate action and global co-operation 🤝

@southoxon.bsky.social offers advice on retrofitting your home, including information on insulation, efficient heating systems, and renewable energy options like solar panels. Explore their resources. #retrofit #retrofitting #ecohome #greenhome #warmhome www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxford...

Alwoodley Community Energy officially obtained our Community Benefit Society status on 06/01/25. We are looking forward to installing renewable, community led energy systems in our community this year and beyond.

interactive.carbonbrief.org/coal-phaseou... Some interesting information here.

In 2024, we leveraged our policy connections to: ✅ Secure up to £400m funding for community energy in Labour’s Local Power Plan. ✅ Ensure ##communityenergy featured in Labour’s manifesto. Find out more here: communityenergyengland.org/...

Thanks to the Government for getting their response to the CCC Progress Report done for Parliament, before Christmas! It's great to see how much has been achieved. But there’s a lot on the Gov To Do list for climate action in 2025 & beyond. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Incredible analysis of where the profits from the global fossil fuel crisis flowed to. If we repeat the same ownership pattern with renewables then the outcome will be the same. This is why community energy is so important!

Current grid data from Agilebuddy agilebuddy.uk/latest/gener...

China’s Mengxi Blue Ocean Solar Farm in the Gobi Desert is now live, generating enough power for 2 million households 🌞 Built on a former coal mining site, it will save 1.71 million tons of coal and cut 4.7 million tons of CO₂ annually🌍 electrek.co/2024/11/16/c...

www.neso.energy A new record.

"How can we escape the embrace of those who control our energy supply and empower not the hyper-rich but our communities, our families and ourselves?" Professor Emeritus Gareth Wyn Jones' reaction to Community Energy Wales' State of the Sector Report. communityenergy.wales/news/communi...

Max wind record for the UK 15/12/24 NESO

Wow - this graphic says it all! There has never been a more important time to take climate action⌛ Community energy provides the perfect opportunity to support those around you, while still effectively fighting the climate crisis. Get involved today👇 www.younity.coop/community-en...

A great visulisation of the UK live energy grid by Kate Morley grid.iamkate.com