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Zoe Banks Gross @zoebanksgross.bsky.social · 2d

It’s been a busy few days. This morning I had the honour of speaking to a primary school as part of #BlackHistoryMonth. I spoke about #KidicalMass @playingout.bsky.social my experiences in #communityenergy and #volunteering. Kids were amazing and inspiring.

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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 1d

Big news! 🎬

Our very own Matt Williams, Project Developer at BHESCo, will be representing us on the panel for Power Station + Q&A at Picturehouse.

Join the conversation on community energy and the future of clean power:
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

#CommunityEnergy #CleanPower

Power Station plus Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets

After the screening we're delighted to welcome directors Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn for a Q&A Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided…

www.picturehouses.com

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westmillenergy.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social · 1d

All of the news on #communityenergy from our friends in #Europe 🤩

REScoop.eu @rescoop.eu · 2d

📨 Our October newsletter is out!

With updates on:
📣 Job opening at REScoop.eu
📑 Our Citizens Energy Package consultation response
🏫 A course for local authorities

Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/o...

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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 1d

Curious about how renewable energy projects can benefit your community? 🔌⚡

Join us at Coniston Community Centre on 14 October for a free, interactive workshop on #CommunityEnergy. No prior knowledge is needed, and a free buffet will be provided!

Sign up now 👉https://buff.ly/2qjXPxu
#Bristol

Community energy in the Pathway and Almondsbury area. 14 October | 6-8:30pm. Coniston Community Centre. A photo of multiple people around a table in an interactive workshop.

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Community Energy Pathways @cepathways.bsky.social · 1d

Residents of Preston Park in Brighton have joined forces with BHESCo and Onezero to launch a community-scale solar power initiative.
youtu.be/icMhbBlIjTY

#communityenergy #PrestonPark #preston #brighton

Preston Park Community Energy - Your questions answered

YouTube video by Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op - BHESCo

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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 21h

Only one day to go until our 2025 Share Offer launches! 🌱✨

Join us in powering a cleaner, fairer energy future — where every investment lowers carbon emissions, cuts energy costs, and strengthens communities.

➡️ Learn more: bhesco.co.uk/investment

#ImpactInvesting #CommunityEnergy #InvestInChange

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Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 7d

How BHESCo partnered with a neighbourhood in Brighton to install solar panels and solar batteries for absolutely no upfront cost.

Talk to your neighbours and let us know if you're interested in working with us too.

bhesco.co.uk/ppce

#CommunityEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarBatteries ##Brighton

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · 2d

Wonderful to read about how #CommunityEnergy is working with local #schools to upgrade their #energy systems 👏

Brighton & Hove Energy Service Co-op @bhesco.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to be mentioned in this article from @brightonargus.bsky.social, talking about the 50kW solar array that was installed at Peter Gladwin Primary School, with funds raised from our network of community investors

theargus.co.uk/news/2550448...

#CommunityEnergy

Gas heating removed at school in green energy upgrade

Work to replace old gas boilers at Peter Gladwin Primary School with low-carbon, energy-efficient alternatives is nearing completion.

theargus.co.uk

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 5d

The latest Everything Electric episode on Youtube is about us! 💚

Their team visited Ray Valley, the biggest community-owned solar park in the country, to find out more about our work on #communityenergy.

Watch the full episode here 👉 tinyurl.com/2xjn4x45

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Rory O Connor #ClimateEmergency @rocits.bsky.social · 5d

#CommunityEnergy

#ClimateEmergency

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWF...

Community Energy: The Future is Local!

YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for being so awesome @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social! 💚

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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 6d

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We must remove the policy, financial and grid constraints that are throttling growth, while protecting #CommunityEnergy's unique social mission.

We’re grateful to @commenergyengland.bsky.social for providing this report, and to everyone who responds and contributes.

It's essential evidence.

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Centre for Sustainable Energy @cse.org.uk · 6d

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The fact that hundreds of community groups are branching into heat, transport and #EnergyEfficiency, and reinvesting £24.5 million locally, shows the breadth of what #CommunityEnergy can do.🔌⚡

But scaling won’t happen by default...
(Via: @commenergyengland.bsky.social)
#NetZero #Renewables

A series of charts from Community Energy England showing stats about community energy in the UK. Some key highlights include:
411 MW renewable energy generation capacity. 614 community energy organisations. £68.5m turnover. £24.5m contributed to local economies.

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Jason 제이슨 Джейсон @jajosh.bsky.social · 6d

The State of the Sector Report is put together by a team with representatives from @commenergyengland.bsky.social, @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social and @cescotland.bsky.social! Thanks!

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · 2d

Must-watch ⚡

Our pioneering member @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social’s CEO Barbara Hammond joins Angus Fraser (Heat Clanfield) on the Everything Electric to show how #CommunityEnergy works in practice.

▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWF...

Community Energy: The Future is Local!

YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 The 2025 UK Community Energy State of the Sector report is out!

💷 £24.5m reinvested locally
⚡ 575 GWh generated (212k homes)
👥 614 orgs, 213k volunteers

Communities are tackling fuel poverty & building resilience - but policy & grid barriers risk progress.

🔗 bit.ly/CE-SOTS

#CommunityEnergy

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Richard Edwards @richardedwards.me · 15d

This week the NookCRM team are bopping about to the news of: welcoming our 12th #communityenergy org to our CRM pilot AND our becoming a member of @commenergyengland.bsky.social 🥳🎉🥳

A map of England overlaid with the text “I’m a member Community Energy England”

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · 16d

⏰ Last chance to nominate for the 2025 Community Energy Awards! Nominations close Wed 24 Sept. 🏆

We are still looking for nominees for the Fuel Poverty Action & the excellence award for S/M orgs.

communityenergyengland.org/events/commu...

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · 29d

⏳ Deadline alert! Nominations for the #CommunityEnergy Awards 2025 close 17 Sept.

7 categories celebrating impact, collaboration + champions in community energy 💡

Open to all CEE members - showcase your work on a national stage!

communityenergyengland.org/events/commu...

#CEAwards2025

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨 Application deadline soon!

We’re hiring a Capacity Building Officer to support projects like the Energy Learning Network & Community Energy Go, build sector skills & shape the future of #CommunityEnergy.

🗓️ Apply by 9am, 9 Sept

Find out more here 👇

communityenergyengland.org/job-vacancie...

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌞 On the rooftops of Aldgate, Rachel Blake MP & Mete Coban show how #CommunityEnergy is powering London’s future.

Solar panels on the Middlesex Street estate are proof that when power is put back in the hands of communities, change happens: cleaner, greener, fairer.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFi1...

How Communities Are Powering a Greener London

YouTube video by Co-operative Party

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Aug 20

This September, the Energy Learning Network & partners are hosting a series of online events to boost skills, knowledge & confidence in the fast-changing #CommunityEnergy sector.

Here's what's coming up next month 👇

communityenergyengland.org/events

@ethexuk.bsky.social

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Thrive Renewables @thriverenewables.bsky.social · Jul 24

We’ve teamed up with OVO to launch a new community energy toolkit💡

Designed to help communities understand the steps involved in setting up energy projects and the support available, with a foreword by @commenergyengland.bsky.social.

Access the toolkit👇
communityenergyengland.org/news/people-...

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Aug 4

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 #CommunityEnergy Awards! 🌟

Celebrate the people & projects powering community-led energy ⚡💚

Explore categories & nominate now 👇

communityenergyengland.org/events/commu...

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Great news: Net Zero Terrace Streets (NZTS) has won at the Energy Awards 2025! 🏆

Huge thanks to @electricitynw.bsky.social for nominating us, and to our funders @innovateuk.bsky.social + ENWL.

Read more: nzts.info/nzts-wins-at...

#NZTS #CommunityEnergy #Retrofit #EnergyAwards

NZTS Wins at Energy Awards 2025 – Plus Watch the Q&A Replay

We’re very pleased to share that earlier this month, Net Zero Terrace Streets (NZTS) was recognised with a win in the Low-Carbon Initiative – Energy Distribution or Industrial Breakthrough category at...

nzts.info

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