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Last month we submitted to the (then) govt's 'Barriers to Community Energy' consultation. The most salient barrier (which is rarely raised) is the problems faced in signing up new solar sites (see section 3.4.1 of the below). This is largely due to the difficult decision that potential partners have to make to host solar with a 3rd party for the long term. Important that the new government understands this! https://bit.ly/3YbF79P

Community Energy in Scotland - state of the sector research CES conducts this survey every year. The data from the report will feed into the ongoing work of Community Energy Scotland, supporting and aiding communities to develop their own low carbon energy projects. https://lnkd.in/eyv4QKdP

Can't believe we are up to the final one in the series!!! Jump on a register today for a cracking Power Hour of information, insights, stakeholder perspectives and practical tips!!

Community Energy Scotland, Community Land Scotland, Development Trusts Association Scotland, Scottish Communities Finance and Scottish Community Alliance have produced three further supporting documents following on from their call to action for a Fair Energy Deal for Scottish Communities. https://lnkd.in/eghtdfvm The three documents comprise: 1. A Proposal for a National Community Wealth Fund, which would utilise a combination of community benefit funds from renewables and transmission, as well as dormant assets, to create a transformative fund for community wealth building opportunities. https://lnkd.in/ej382z7i 2. A proposal for a 1000MW Community Energy target separate to the Local and Community Energy target, which outlines the policy changes we need to deliver this target. https://lnkd.in/eu73uzst 3. A supporting set of community energy case studies that demonstrate the impact that community energy already has in communities across Scotland, which Is why we need to ensure that such opportunities are available to other communities across Scotland. https://lnkd.in/e9geV-rX #FairEnergyDeal #CommunityEnergy #CommunityWealthBuilding

Have you heard about #communityenergy but aren't you sure about its advantages yet? We have 10 reasons to convince you to start or join a community energy project! ⚡ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epsunRYk

What is #CommunityEnergy all about? Community Energy is about local people taking local action - to tackle climate change, energy security, and the cost of living in their local area by creating and owning community renewable energy installations. These benefit the recipients of the electricity and the wider community benefits through the spending of excess income generated on local community projects (after re-paying their investors). If you want to ask a question about investing in community energy please email the Club - hello@communityenergyinvestors.club

🌍 Ever wondered how our community can take charge of its energy future? Place-based community co-ops are the answer! By joining forces, we can manage our Energy Resources more efficiently, harnessing the power of solar, batteries, and smart technologies. Here's how it can work: 1. **End-to-end solutions**: Access renewables and energy efficiency through vetted suppliers and zero-interest loans. 2. **Community-owned infrastructure**: Source local sites for community-owned solar projects, participate in solar even if you’re a renter or live in an apartment. Donate a panel to a vulnerable household and reduce their energy bills for the life of the project. 3. **Demand response programs**: Use smart tech to optimize energy consumption, reducing costs, maximizing renewables consumption, and stabilizing the grid. 4. **Support for vulnerable households**: Provide energy-efficient home makeovers and financial incentives for those in need. By working together, we can not only lower energy bills but also contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and fair community. 🌟 Ready to energize your community? Join us and be part of the change! #SustainableLiving #CommunityEnergy #RenewableEnergy

💥 Community Energy is the Real Power House of Australia's Transition 💥 It's my first time at the Community Energy Congress by the C4CE - Coalition for Community Energy and it won't be the last! An incredible line up of industry leading speakers as well as REAL community members driving energy transformation for to seize the benefits. It's been a conference with REAL information and REAL innovation that will have direct impact for people, by people. Because if the energy transition isn't happening for the public good, why are we doing it? Some of my favourite quotes and speakers are below (paraphrased). - 'the best story we have to motivate us is the community story' ~ Saul Griffith - 'the experience of the transition is not going to be felt equally' ~ Brendan French - 'First Nations communities have been the last line of defense against the destruction of nature and fossil fuels, and they are the first line of preservation' ~ Lauren Mellor from Original Power I cannot wait for a jam-packed day 2. You can join this conference online - link here: https://lnkd.in/gtQqK9Uj #communityimpact #communityenergy #peoplepower #energytransition #regionalenergytransition #firstnationspeople #firstnationsenergy #communitydriven #collaboration

The triple challenge of Resilience, Equity and Justice as it applies to household energy is so important to address as we transition to renewable power. Discussions at C4CE Community Energy Congress 2024 in Sydney.

“Increasing participation in the energy transition: Making community energy cooperatives more diverse. The term "community energy" can be applied to a variety of projects, some of which are more grassroots-focused ("grassroots movement"), while others are professionally managed, large-scale energy projects. In some towns, for example, it was the members of local environmental initiatives or heritage associations that founded energy cooperatives. Larger projects, on the other hand, are more commonly initiated by companies, banks, public institutions or businesses.” #EnergyTransition #EnergyCooperatives #EnergyCommunities #GrassrootsMovements #EnvironmentInitiatives https://lnkd.in/eRuPygxf