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Josef Davies-Coates
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#Heat & #Retrofit Coordinator at @commenergyengland.bsky.social

#CommunityEnergy Starter Pack:
https://go.bsky.app/LpqEmbM

All my links here: https://ud.coop/jdaviescoates

Build #community, develop #coops, create #commons.

#TogetherWeHaveEverything.
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bhesco.bsky.social
Every BHESCo investor is more than a shareholder.
They’re a changemaker.

⚡ 60+ community-owned clean energy projects delivered
🌍 8,600 tonnes of CO₂ emissions prevented
💚 Up to 3% annual return

Invest with purpose. Invest with BHESCo.
👉https://bhesco.co.uk/investment

#CommunityEnergy
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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fce-cbs.bsky.social
Our November Newsletter is published! 🙂

It's the first time we have sent a newsletter using the Ghost platform. Do take a look...

#communityenergy

www.forestcommunityenergy.org.uk/november-new...
November Newsletter
Our new website is live! A big step forward. Explore, read the latest news, and let us know what you think.... If you have any news, ideas or suggestions for the website do let us know. Celebratin...
www.forestcommunityenergy.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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wanderinggaia.bsky.social
Lovely thread!
bfletcherwatson.bsky.social Ben Fletcher-Watson @bfletcherwatson.bsky.social · 1d
Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.
"Years and years ago, there was a production of The Tempest, out of doors, at an Oxford college on a lawn, which was the stage, and the lawn went back towards the lake in the grounds of the college, and the play began in natural light. But as it developed, and as it became time for Ariel to say his farewell to the world of The Tempest, the evening had started to close in and there was some artificial lighting coming on. And as Ariel uttered his last speech, he turned and he ran across the grass, and he got to the edge of the lake and he just kept running across the top of the water — the producer having thoughtfully provided a kind of walkway an inch beneath the water. And you could see and you could hear the plish, plash as he ran away from you across the top of the lake, until the gloom enveloped him and he disappeared from your view. And as he did so, from the further shore, a firework rocket was ignited, and it went whoosh into the air, and high up there it burst into lots of sparks, and all the sparks went out, and he had gone. "When you look up the stage directions, it says, 'Exit Ariel.”
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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russincheshire.bsky.social
Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.

So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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seachanger.bsky.social
“The researchers describe the bicycle as a kind of “lifestyle companion” for older adults—a tool that keeps them physically active, mentally sharp, socially connected, & confidently mobile. That combination appears to delay the need for long-term care, preserve independence,& ultimately extend life”
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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bhesco.bsky.social
Every BHESCo investor is more than a shareholder.
They’re a changemaker.

⚡ 60+ community-owned clean energy projects delivered
🌍 8,600 tonnes of CO₂ emissions prevented
💚 Up to 5% annual return

Invest with purpose. Invest with BHESCo.
👉https://bhesco.co.uk/investment

#CommunityEnergy
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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robinheinennl.bsky.social
Today, my latest publication was published in Global Change Biology. This work is the result of several years of brainstorming, discussing and polishing with three of my favorite collaborators. In it, we discuss how climatic extremes may affect evolution.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Effects of Extreme Climatic Events on Evolutionary Processes
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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pppatticake.bsky.social
#CommunityEnergy
younityuk.bsky.social Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 8d
Community energy = people powering people ⚡🏘️

It’s when people come together to produce their own clean, affordable energy.

Lower bills ▶️ more control ▶️ greener society.

Imagine a world where your community takes control of their energy future, that’s community energy ✊♻️
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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bhesco.bsky.social
Our share offer continues to bring in new investors almost every day.

If you want to make a good return and get your money working for the good of the planet, then find out more at bhesco.co.uk/investment

#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Renewables #CommunityEnergy
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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dfgillie.bsky.social
I was already convinced of the value of wasps but @waspwoman.bsky.social 's SUPERB talk @naturerecovery.bsky.social has inspired me to think of ways to share and promote the beauty, science, culture - and love of wasps #WaspAppreciationSociety
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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willnorman.co.uk
📣New data shows London cycling is soaring:

📈 12% up from last year to 1,500,000 daily journeys
📈 that's 43% up from 2019

🚲Cycleway Network grows to 431km (up from 90km in 2016)
😎 & 76% of London cyclists feel safe our routes

🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
Contribute to the #UpTheEnergy crowdfunder here:

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-fu...

#CommunityEnergy #Crowdfunding
Help us fund a national community energy campaign
Help us deliver a national campaign to celebrate the community energy sector and increase its visibility.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
josef.is
Has your organisation signed yet?

✒️ Sign the #UpTheEnergy open letter now:
actionnetwork.org/forms/open-l...

#CommunityEnergy
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
Sign the #UpTheEnergy open letter here:
actionnetwork.org/forms/open-l...
OPEN LETTER: It's time for Britain to up the energy on community power
Community Energy England & Partners are inviting public figures & organisations supportive of community energy to sign this open letter, which will be delivered to the Government in February 2026. We...
actionnetwork.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
Check our Member Map to find your nearest #CommunityEnergy group communityenergyengland.org/our-members/
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
Check out our new #UpTheEnergy campaign, which calls on Government to support #CommunityEnergy with some simple, easy to introduce policies.

uptheenergy.co.uk

@ashden-org.bsky.social @ifnotnowagency.bsky.social @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @regeninsight.bsky.social @cse.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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longcovidadvoc.com
🧵 Thread: The Economic Cost of Long Covid – new 2025 study in Nature

1/ A new paper has modelled the economic burden of Long Covid in the U.S. and globally. Spoiler: it’s massive. Here’s a breakdown. 👇
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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neweconomics.bsky.social
❤️‍🩹 £250m+ has been taken as profit over 3yrs by private companies running social care services in 3 English regions.

- Including by 💸 private equity firms & organisations based in 🏖️ tax havens.

Read our new #RORE report to find out more👇

neweconomics.org/2025/11/endi...
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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eastangliabylines.co.uk
Interesting moment here: a senior Church of England figure stepping into a debate ministers normally try to keep tightly controlled. His warning is basically, “this will backfire”.
New: Bishop warns asylum plans will fuel division
A senior Church of England bishop has criticised government asylum reforms, warning they will make integration significantly harder
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
This #webinar is ideal for #CommunityEnergy groups, local authorities, housing providers, and anyone working on low-carbon heat or community-led energy projects.

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#HeatNetworks #Heat #Climate #ClimateAction #CommunityOwnership #CommunityEnergy #LowCarbon #HeatPumps
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Community Heat Development Unit (CHDU): Final Findings, Tools and Case Studies. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Join us for the launch of the final outputs of the Community Heat Development Unit (CHDU), an 18-month innovation project led by Sharenergy in partnership with Carbon Alternatives, Community Energy En...
us02web.zoom.us
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
🌟 Four #CaseStudies showing how the #CHDU map & model were applied in different areas, each highlighting different opportunities & challenges.

The session includes a presentation followed by Q&A, giving you the chance to explore the data, assumptions & practical lessons for your own local area.
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
🌟 The #CHDU techno-economic model used to assess technical feasibility, financial viability & upfront capital requirements

communityheat.org.uk/techno-econo...

#HeatNetworks #Climate #ClimateAction #CommunityOwnership #CommunityEnergy #HeatPumps
Techno Economic Model – The Community Heat Development Unit
communityheat.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
Ben Cannell & Dave Green from Sharenergy will present the key tools & insights developed through the project, including:

🌟 The #CHDU map showing where community-led heat networks may be most viable, based on building density, #heat demand & renewable resource

communityheat.org.uk/interactive-...
CHDU Focus Areas – The Community Heat Development Unit
communityheat.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
#CHDU was an 18-month innovation project led by Sharenergy in partnership with Carbon Alternatives, @commenergyengland.bsky.social & Marches Energy Agency, funded by @energyredress.bsky.social

The project set out to accelerate the development of #CommunityOwned #HeatNetworks across the UK.
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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commenergyengland.bsky.social
📢 Webinar: Community Heat Development Unit (CHDU): Final Findings, Tools and Case Studies
⏰ 1-2:30pm
📅 Fri 28 Nov
👉 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us for the launch of the final outputs #CHDU

#HeatNetworks #Climate #ClimateAction #CommunityOwnership #CommunityEnergy #HeatPumps
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Community Heat Development Unit (CHDU): Final Findings, Tools and Case Studies. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Join us for the launch of the final outputs of the Community Heat Development Unit (CHDU), an 18-month innovation project led by Sharenergy in partnership with Carbon Alternatives, Community Energy En...
us02web.zoom.us
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM