Community Energy in Action With Real Stories and Real Impact

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.

£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.

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.

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.

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.

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.