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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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Power to the People: The History of Community Energy

Community energy is more important than ever. It’s a grassroots movement powered by people like you, bringing clean, local energy to communities across the UK. Want to know how it all started & why it matters?

Dive into the story of community energy today
 

Southill Community Energy volunteers at a beach
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! 

Powering Communities Fund winners 2022
Powering Communities Fund 2022

Younity is delighted to announce the winners of the Powering Communities Fund most recent round of distributions. A record number of submissions in 2022, so testament to the winners who had some fantastic community projects to share. 

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Younity Newsletter

We're pleased to have launched a brand new newsletter where you can find out everything we've been up to, discover some of our wonderful community energy groups and see how you can get involved yourself. 

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The History of Community Energy - How It All Started

Over the last two decades, we have seen a big rise in the number of community energy projects in the UK, with more and more projects being set up each year.  

You may have been following the community energy space for years or it may be all new to you. Whatever your knowledge of community energy is let’s take a look at where it all started. 

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Just Transition

Our MD, Tom Hoines gives his thoughts on day 4 of COP26

Glasgow Community Energy
Glasgow Community Energy

We sat down with Glasgow Community Energy to learn a little more about what they do, and their plans for the future.

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.