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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!
Read articleHow 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.