Funding for Community Energy Groups

It’s no secret that community energy groups need more funding to develop and amplify projects and impact…in fact, it came out top in responses to the Barriers to Community Energy Call for Evidence in 2024.

That's why we've gone above and beyond trying to support organisations with as much funding as possible.

We’re committed to helping organisations reach their full potential through annual grants & low-interest loans

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Community Energy Kickstart

We've launched our £1.5m Community Energy Kickstart loan to help community energy groups bridge the funding gap during the construction phase and get projects off the ground.

It was most recently used by Bristol Energy Co-operative, who transformed Bottle Yard Studios 2 (TBY2) into the largest rooftop solar array in the UK.

Get the funding you need with the Kickstart loan

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The application process was quick and easy and the Creative Energy Clubs have been an experimental way to increase renewable energy engagement.

Éva Goudouneix, Repowering London

Powering Communities Fund

Our Powering Communities Fund supports community energy organisations nationwide in making a real social impact. Thanks to our partnership with Your Co-op Energy, we add £10 to the fund for every new customer switching to their Community Power Tariff—no questions, no quibbles!

So far, we’ve distributed over £80K in grant funding and have just closed our eighth round of funding.

See how the Powering Communities Fund supports social impact

Sell the energy generated by your community energy project

We buy power from over 1/3rd of community energy groups across the UK, no matter the size of the generation.

Start Selling Your Energy with Us

Supporting community-owned projects

We support over 300 community energy projects across the country - and yours could be next!

Explore the Community Projects We Empower