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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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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.

Take a closer look at LES
 

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

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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.

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A voice of optimism for COP26

Tom Hoines,

Managing Director, Younity

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.