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Young Co-operator's Network (YCN) weekend group photo

Young Co-operator's Network (YCN) weekend

Read on to hear all about the action-packed weekend Connie had with the YNC, or jump straight into the video. Watch the video through this link here! 

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Two engineers stood discussing plans in front of a wind farm

How To Start a Career in Renewable Energy UK


Twenty years ago, if you’d have asked most people their opinion about careers in the renewable energy sector, they might have questioned what it was you were talking about.

But now, as we move towards cleaner, greener energy in the UK, the opportunities for careers in the renewable energy sector are becoming more and more available

Onshore wind

Onshore vs Offshore Wind

Wind power does currently play a big part in community energy, with only solar power producing more energy. The more community energy grows, the more renewable, clean, green power can be generated for the community by wind.

Whether you're a passionate wind power fan (pun intended) or looking to find out more about how this renewable source can help drive the transitioning of sustainable energy - we're covering it all right here.

The Bottle Yard 2 Studio with solar panels on it's roof

Kickstart loan launched to scale community projects

 

£1.5m Kickstart launched by Octopus Energy and Midcounties Co-operative JV to bridge vital project startup costs for community energy projects 

1st advance given to Bristol Energy Cooperative for 1 MW rooftop solar project

Helps unleash important contribution of Britain’s community energy projects.

Ryan and Amelia

Younity Newsletter #2

We're pleased to have launched Younity's second newsletter, full of exciting updates from the Younity HQ. 

We hope everyone has a great festive period and a Happy New Year, we can't wait for what 2023 has in store.

Hands gently holding a glowing house, symbolising warmth and comfort.

How to make your home more energy efficient

Thankfully, there are many actions you can take to ensure your home is more energy efficient and reduce your energy bills. In this time of record high energy prices, it’s important we do all we can so, here’s a few ideas to make your home more energy efficient.

Amelia Crews and Ryan Rushton from Younity

Member-Driven Vision: Westmills Wind & Solar Co-ops

Westmill Wind and Westmill Solar Co-operatives are community-owned renewable energy co-ops with turbines and solar panels positioned on an organic farm in the South West of England. They have combined community energy memberships of 3,500 and generate renewable energy for around 5,000 homes. Westmill provides an opportunity for people who are concerned with the effects of climate change to become involved in the ownership and operation of a community-owned renewable energy model. Read about their recent members-driven Futures event.