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August 29, 2024

Community Energy Scotland: ‘A new government, a new era for community energy?’

Current± speaks to Peter Long, project manager, Community Energy Scotland, on howthe Labour could spark a new era for community energy.

June 13, 2024

UKPN announces £1 million for community energy groups

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has pledged £1 million to help community energy groups grow their net zero programmes.

In an open letter, the cooperatives took aim at just £10m being allocated to community energy. Image: Bristol Energy Cooperative.

November 8, 2023

UK energy cooperatives urge Rishi Sunak to be ‘on the right side of history’

Following the King’s Speech, energy cooperatives across the UK have written to Sunak urging him to be “on the right side of history”.

Renewables predicted to be 61% cheaper than gas in 2025 - DESNZ. Image: Myriams Fotosa (Pixabay).

February 14, 2023

OVO Energy to provide PPAs for community-led energy projects

OVO Energy has thrown its weight behind community-led projects with the energy supplier having joined Community Energy England as a principal supporter.

January 31, 2023

Northern Powergrid launches Community DSO project to support smart local energy systems

Northern Powergrid has launched a new project with consultancies TNEI and LCP Delta to help develop a new framework for enabling smart local energy systems (SLES) across the low voltage network.

The company is hiring for positions across all areas of its business. Image: ScottishPower.

October 28, 2022

ScottishPower Renewables provides £50 million in community funding

ScottishPower Renewables has provided £50 million in funding, via dedicated Community Benefit Funds, to local communities.

August 26, 2020

Northern Powergrid targets rapid decarbonisation in new business plan

Northern Powergrid is looking into how best to ‘build back better’ as part of a new business plan aimed at rapid decarbonisation.

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

April 20, 2020

Centrica launches social impact grant scheme to support energy innovation

A new grant scheme from Centrica could see up to ten organisations secure between £100,000 to £500,000.

April 9, 2020

Energy sector working with communities to ‘make a real difference’ during challenging times

As the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic continues in the UK, energy companies and projects around the country are working with local communities to support them through this challenging time.