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Working with 1 in 3 UK community energy groups

Backing community energy with PPAs, funding and volunteers

Providing award-winning support to almost 350 community energy projects across the UK.

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Toddler being held by their mother in front of solar panels.
Younity team in a field while a site visit to Westmill Energy.
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I'm a community energy group

Sell your power, get funding, or find volunteers.

I want to get involved

Volunteer your skills, switch tariff, or learn more about community energy.

I'm a corporate or university

Partner with us on project development, knowledge sharing or team volunteering.

Our impact

How we're growing community energy, group by group

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community energy projects supported UK-wide

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available through our Kickstart loan

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awarded through our Powering Communities Fund

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volunteers introduced to the community energy sector

 

When communities come together, our planet thrives.

That's why we're on a mission to supercharge community energy across the UK!

Three ways we help groups grow

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PPAs

I'm a group that wants to sell my energy

Set up a bespoke Power Purchase Agreement with us and turn your generation into a steady, reliable income.

Get a PPA quote

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Funding

I'm a group looking for funding

Explore our £1.5m Kickstart loan and Powering Communities Fund, built for project development and to boost your local impact.

Explore funding options

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Get involved

I'm a group looking for volunteers

 

Through our free platform, Community Energy Connect, we offer full-scale, 1:1 support to help groups identify where they need support and lead on volunteer outreach and management.

See how you can get involved

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Trusted by almost 100 groups across the UK

Winner — Sector Support Award, 2024

Awarded by Community Energy England

Welcome to Younity

Founded by Octopus Energy and OurCoop, we're here to support the community energy movement in every way we can.

We provide award-winning support to almost 350 community energy projects across the UK, connecting them to the energy market through bespoke Power Purchase Agreements, skilled volunteers via our pioneering platform, and funding through our Powering Communities Fund and £1.5m Kickstart Loan.

Bristol Energy Co-op Westmill Energy North Lincolnshire Community Energy Grimsby Community Energy Solar for Schools Plymouth Energy Co-op Greater Manchester Community Renewables Tamar Community Energy Gloucester Community Energy MaidEnergy Egni Co-op Big Solar Co-op Low Carbon Hub Brighton Energy Co-op BHESCo Energy Garden

"We're really passionate about the positive impact of green power on our community.

So we're over the moon to have got such quick access to the funds we needed to build our latest solar community energy project!"

Andy O'Brien, Co-founder

Bristol Energy Co-operative

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Community Power Club

Earn a little extra from your PPA.

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Community Energy Roadmap

Guidance at every stage of your project's journey.

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1:1 Volunteering Management

Let us lead on finding your group new talent.

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Community Power Tariff

Power yours and your member's homes with community generated electricity.

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Power Back

Get money back for every sign up referral to the Community Power Tariff

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Energy Market Update

Expert monthly energy market updates