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£40 million available through the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme, which has just opened again. Charities and community energy groups in England, Scotland and Wales can apply to 1 of 4 funding streams. - Main, Small Projects, Innovation and Carbon Emissions Reduction funds. Grants £20,000 plus. The scheme prioritises support for vulnerable people with their energy bills, the development of innovative energy related products or services and projects to empower individuals to reduce their carbon emissions. The deadline is 5pm on 15 Jan. https://lnkd.in/diKuugc

£40 million available through the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme, which has just opened again. Charities and community energy groups in England, Scotland and Wales can apply to 1 of 4 funding streams. - Main, Small Projects, Innovation and Carbon Emissions Reduction funds. Grants £20,000 plus. The scheme prioritises support for vulnerable people with their energy bills, the development of innovative energy related products or services and projects to empower individuals to reduce their carbon emissions. The deadline is 5pm on 15 Jan. https://lnkd.in/eA8rPnV3

🔹 Paul Spence Named Chair of Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment Former EDF executive Paul Spence will lead efforts to strengthen support for vulnerable energy customers. 💡 The initiative helps those facing financial hardship and health challenges beyond regulatory requirements. He aims to drive closer collaboration between suppliers, charities, and policymakers to improve customer support. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiMtmgBg #Energy #ConsumerSupport #Vulnerability #EnergyUK

From small villages funding renewable energy to charities aiding war-torn regions, and companies operating global co-ops, the possibilities are endless. Our platform empowers communities, organizations, and innovators to turn ideas into action and create meaningful change. ✨ Ready to explore the opportunities? https://lnkd.in/ekuJX7bB #OneWorldProject #InnovationForGood #GlobalImpact #DecentralizedSolutions

At Onyx Renewables, we believe in empowering communities—not only through clean energy solutions but also by stepping up in times of crisis. In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which have left so many in urgent need, Onyx is supporting recovery efforts through the American Red Cross' Milton/Helene Relief Fund. More than half of all Onyx employees have donated, and Onyx even committed to an employee donation match to maximize our impact.     This fundraiser builds on Onyx's existing partnership with Footprint Project which aims to power post-disaster relief efforts through mobile trailers energized by Onyx-donated solar panels. Together, our goal for these initiatives is to provide essential aid to those who need it most and help rebuild stronger, more resilient communities.   💡Here’s how you can join us in making a difference: 1️. Visit https://lnkd.in/guV33BD to make your contribution. 2. Share this initiative within your network to amplify the support.   Our mission goes beyond energy. It’s about resilience, sustainability, and standing united when our neighbors need us most.    #HurricaneRelief #ResilienceInAction #AmericanRedCross #StrongerTogether #CommunitySupport

We have taken enforcement action against ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd, after the supplier mistakenly overcharged direct debit customers a higher rate, which should only apply to those who pay by standard credit. Customers who were impacted by the issue have received a combined sum of £250,000 in direct reimbursements plus an additional £250,000 in goodwill payments from ScottishPower. These payments were issued automatically, requiring no action on the part of the customers. In addition, ScottishPower has committed to contributing £1 million to Ofgem's Energy Redress Scheme, which supports charities and community initiatives aimed at providing energy-related assistance to vulnerable customers. As a direct outcome of our compliance and enforcement efforts, energy companies issued over £72 million in customer refunds, compensation, and contributions to the Energy Redress Scheme last year. For more on our enforcement activities and how they contribute to customer refunds and compensation, follow the link below ⬇️ https://ow.ly/F5hE50RgON8

If you have solar installed on your home or business, you have been positively impacted by IREC's work. If you have developed a clean energy project that sells power onto the grid, you have been positively impacted by IREC's work. In fact, if you breath cleaner air or will suffer less from climate change due to progress on clean energy then you can thank IREC for helping give those projects grid access. If this is you (and it is!) please consider supporting IREC with a donation big or small this year. Donations from individuals to make a big impact to IREC. Although they are grant-funded, those funds are highly restricted in how they can be used. Individual donations give IREC much-needed flexibility to operate nimbly and respond to emerging needs. Contributions from supporters like you are truly essential in enabling our work. Thanks to generous contributions from the IREC Board and an anonymous donor, all gifts to IREC between now and the end of the year will be matched. Join the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) community with a donation today and double your impact: irecusa.org/donate!

DOE's new foundation for US energy transition U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has appointed the board of directors for its new agency-related foundation, the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI). The FESI is a non-profit entity that will support the DOE in accelerating the commercialization of new and existing energy technologies by engaging with the private sector and philanthropic communities. The board members will set priorities for FESI, establish bylaws and governance structures, and actively fundraise for FESI activities and initiatives. Board members are leaders in energy and related sectors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gx47ZDU8 #energytransition #doe #unitedstates #fondation #energysecurity #cleantechnologies #climate #icws

As a competitive retailer in Alberta’s deregulated electricity market, we frequently hear concerns about the “failure of deregulation.” Recently, the Alberta Federation of Labour proposed re-regulating the market. We see things differently. Deregulation is the true "Alberta Advantage", and here’s why. The UTILITYnet group of companies has provided fixed prices below the RRO for over 80 consecutive months. Together, our brands have donated over $500,000 to local charities and invested significantly in economic development across the province. Since 2019, our Solar Club™ program has also given back over $20 million in value to micro-generators. These are just a few examples of the lasting benefits Alberta’s market brings to our communities. Read our newest blog for more: https://ow.ly/Pw4850TYtOp

NnG offshore wind farm continues to underline its commitment to supporting local communities through sponsorships and grants totalling almost £50,000 over the last two years. As part of its commitment to support local communities, the wind farm has supported charities and local organisations in Fife, which is closest to the wind farm itself, and in Berwickshire and East Lothian, close to its operations and maintenance centre in Eyemouth. A total of 41 donations, ranging in value from £100 to £3,500 have been made; £19,628 in 2023 and £29,837 in 2024 respectively. NnG Project Director, Matthias Haag, said: “NnG offshore wind farm has a significant role to play in helping Scotland and the UK to achieve their net zero carbon emission targets. Throughout the project we have been working hard to be good neighbours to those geographically closest to the project and this will continue to operation and beyond..." Read more by clicking the link in the comments below. ⬇️ 📰 #offshorewind #renewables #community