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Community Energy in Action With Real Stories and Real Impact

We’ll share real stories and insights from people in our sector, keeping you informed on what’s happening and the impact it’s making.

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Licence Exempt Supply: A Simple Guide for Community Energy Organisations

Community energy groups are exploring new ways to get more from the electricity they generate. Licence Exempt Supply (LES) is gaining attention, especially with recent regulatory changes making it easier to use. This guide breaks LES down into the key essentials.

Take a closer look at LES
 

Amelia Crews, Energy Innovation Co-ordinator
COP events - who's invited to the table?

Amelia Crews is an Energy Innovation Co-ordinator at Your Co-op Energy and is a youth climate activist. 

COP events such as COP27 can be confusing but also empowering and Amelia shares the important challenges. Including the POWERS that are invited to the table and shines a light on voices most affected by the climate crisis.

Fracking gas
What is fracking?

The word on everyone's lips.

The word 'fracking' has been popping up everywhere recently, so what is it?

Fracking was stopped in the UK in 2019 due to increased pressure from environmental organisations and concerns about earth tremors resulting in earthquakes. Recently however, Liz Truss, the UK's ex Prime Minister, lifted the ban on fracking as part of her new energy strategy. 

Update: The UK's new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has said he will reimplement the ban on fracking within the UK. 

 

Wind turbines
Everything you need to know about community energy

You may see us talk about community energy a lot, and that’s because it’s what we’re passionate about. We understand that not everyone is as clued up as we are, so we’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know.

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Eco anxiety - what is it and how can we manage it?

With talks of a climate crisis all around us, it’s no surprise that it is having a detrimental effect on the mental health of people across the world, especially children, young people and those being directly affected.

A ground-breaking milestone!
Younity's 200th Power Purchase Agreement

A breakthrough milestone cementing our place as the leading supporter of community energy in the UK - our 200th Community Energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

This means we now purchase the power produced from 200 community owned renewable energy sites!

 
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Southill Community Energy

Southill Community Energy explain how their solar farm in West Oxfordshire connected to the grid in 2016. They have a new publication that provides useful insights into their journey of setting up a renewable community energy project ........what to do and importantly what not to do! 

Are you a community energy generator

Whether it’s selling your energy, finding volunteers, or securing funding, we’ve got you covered! Discover how we can support you and your next project.

Our Powering Communities Fund

Need a bit of extra financial support? Our grant funding can hep amplify your social impact.