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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.
This week saw the headlines that everyone in the community energy sector had been holding their breath for since early 2024, when the idea of the Local Power Plan was first introduced.
Back then, details were vague, so now it’s time to take a closer look at what the Local Power Plan actually involves, the steps put in place, and what it could mean for communities across the UK.
‘The Co-op and Octopus Energy have today announced the launch of a new community energy firm.’
That was the headline splashed across major news outlets in the UK & Europe over five years ago, when a fresh-faced Greg Jackson’s Octopus Energy acquired Co-op Energy. Together, they decided to create a joint venture dedicated to supporting renewable energy projects.
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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