Community Energy
Ed Davey urges UK to invest in community energy
The UK must keep investing in community energy, which is the “sector of renewables that will weather the storm” of political uncertainty, former energy secretary Ed Davey has insisted.
Speaking at an investor conference, Davey, who is chairman of community… Continue reading
Harborough Energy launches its first Community Share Offer
Harborough Energy is delighted to launch its first Community Share Offer. You are invited to apply for shares in Harborough Solar One.
Harborough Energy’s purpose is to seek out community energy propositions and enable them to be brought to… Continue reading
Commercial rooftops need ‘urgent boost’ as FIT cuts come into effect
The Solar Trade Association has said commercial rooftops and community farm projects need an “urgent boost” as the latest feed-in tariff (FiT) degression comes into effect.
Yesterday marked the deadline for which projects must have been accredited to qualify for… Continue reading
New Energy Measures Bill Could Save UK £12bn a Year
A new energy bill was launched in Westminster on 5 June 2015, by a coalition of green groups, which would require the government to draw up an energy white paper to investigate the costs and benefits of moving away from… Continue reading
Grid capacity threat to community renewables
Lack of capacity at the 14 private sector distribution network operators (DNOs) which carry electricity from the main grid to commercial and domestic users is proving a barrier to the fast developing community energy sector.
Western Power Distribution, the DNO… Continue reading
Solar Schools – A Complete No-brainer
The plummeting price of solar panels has opened up huge opportunities for business, but also the public sector for to get involved. Read this article from Community Energy Coalition.
It just requires a mindset change from looking on… Continue reading
Community Energy Fortnight Announced
The Community Energy Coalition has just announced the dates for this year’s event, 5th – 20th September 2015. More information here.
It will be a celebration of what has been achieved and all the exciting opportunities to come.… Continue reading