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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
 

Glasgow Science Centre
A voice of optimism for COP26

Tom Hoines,

Managing Director, Younity

Wind turbine
Powering Communities Fund – August 2021 Winners

Younity is delighted to announce the winners of the Powering Communities Fund most recent round of distributions.

Why we Need to Make Community Energy More Inclusive
Why We Need to Make Community Energy More Inclusive

If community energy is to be truly inclusive, which it has so much potential to be, then we need a diverse range of voices in the room to make the decisions. To do this, we must make it an accessible space that people can see a future in.

Younity logo, symbolizing the partnership between The Midcounties Co-op and Octopus Energy.
Younity’s Relaunch: Driving Innovation in Community-Powered Renewable Energy

As a society, we're pushing for greener and more socially responsible offerings.

Lizzie Hieron, COO for Utilities

Solar panels
Key challenges for community energy

By far the best thing about my role at Younity is the amount of conversations I get to have with community energy practitioners across the UK. You can’t help but be inspired when you hear of the work they are doing and how they are battling against an antiquated energy system in order to ensure the move towards a sustainable, low carbon future is equitable, operated by and for the communities in which they sit.

Hydro power
Call for new low carbon generation

Younity are excited to see that the government has taken the recommendations of the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) Sixth Carbon Budget on board and have confirmed a statutory target to cut UK territorial emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels, expected to become enshrined in law by the end of June 2021.

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.