Events 2024
We're excited to announce that we're speaking at a variety of events in the coming months!
If you're thinking about taking part in community energy projects at any level, please come and get involved.
Upcoming Events
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Community Energy Scotland Conference
12th September 2024
We so excited to be heading up to Scotland for the first in September and to be attending the national conference. We can't wait to get out there and meet some groups.
More information and registration for this event will be open soon!
Community Energy England - Regional Conference Midlands
September 19th 2024
We'll be working with Community Energy England to bring interactive workshops and information on relevant capacity-building topics to our sector.
More information and registration for this event will be open soon!
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National Grid: Net Zero Communities Forum - Birmingham
8th November 2024
We'll be at National Grid's West Midlands forum, ready to answer any and all questions about community energy—from PPAs to funding opportunities.
This will be a great chance to ask any questions you have on low-carbon energy projects.
Register your interest now
Past Events
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Community Energy England - Regional Conference Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
July 3rd 2024
We'll be up in York running a stall to answer any questions you may have on Community Energy Connect, the Kickstart loan or the Powering Communities Fund.
The Northern Powergrid and Regen will also be there, ready to give a whole host of advice from grid connections to grant funding.
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Arup x Community Energy Fortnight
July 2nd 2024
If you're based in Birmingham and looking to get involved in community energy but are unsure how this is the event for you. We'll be hosting 3x 45-minute sessions on community energy, its impact and how to get involved.
The sessions are at 12:30 pm, 2 pm or 3:30 pm at The Gallery, One Centenary Way, Birmingham
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Regen x National Grid: Net Zero Communities Forum
June 28th 2024
Join us at Regen x National Grids event in Leicester, open to all like-minded individuals who are looking to get involved in or interested in helping with achieving net zero in their local area.
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Community Energy England - Regional Conference North West
June 19th 2024
We will be running a stall to answer any and all questions on community energy, our Kickstarter loan, Powering Communities Fund and Community Energy Connect.
There will also be sessions on scaling up energy projects, raising finance and grid connections.
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Co-op Congress 2024
June 14th -15th 2024
Not one to miss out on. Michaela, the Director of Younity, will be sitting on a panel exploring how communities can wrestle power back into their own hands by owning and controlling renewables.
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Co-operatives UK - National Youth Summit
June 15th 2024
Amelia, our Community Renewables Engagement Lead, will be leading a discussion on living consciously and talking through some simple ways to make a big difference.
Book your FREE ticket through the link below
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UK Solar Summit - Community Energy Initiatives
June 4th - 5th 2024
Join us at the UK Solar Summit, where Connie will be leading a discussion on community energy initiatives and the social impact they can make.
Book your ticket using discount code SPEAKER20 to get 20% off
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May Network Meeting - Engaging with the Local Community
May 16th 2024
We will host an online presentation about how we work with local communities. There will also be some amazing presentations from the likes of Centre for Sustainable Energy, National Grid and South West Net Zero Hub
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Suffolk Climate Change Partnership webinar - Power purchase agreements explained
January 11th 2024
In this session, we partnered with Suffolk Climate Change Partnership and did a deep dive into Power Purchase Agreements.
Our Community Renewables Manager Connie talks you through the basics and how they could work for your project.
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Coming Soon
Planning an event and looking for speakers? Whether it's local or national, we'd love to hear from you. Just email us at together@younity.coop and we'll see if we can make it work!
Keep your eyes peeled here for announcements as we would love to see you there!