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Graph showing British public's perception different energy sources

British perceptions about different energy resources

August 13th 2024

With recent political changes and an updated commitment to renewable energy and achieving Net Zero, the British public have strengthened trust in and desire for renewables in the country.

 

Discover what energy Brits are loving
Keir Starmer shaking hands with Ed Miliband

GB Energy prioritises community energy

July 29th 2024

Great British Energy has released its 3 initial priorities, with scaling up community energy to help create a more resilient energy system being one of them.

GB Energy and it's community energy focus
Labour Local Power Plan begins to build momentum

Labour's Local Power Plan

July 25th 2024

As part of Labour's mission for Britain to become a clean energy superpower by 2030, they've announced community energy front and centre as a key way they're going to achieve this goal.

 

 

What is Labours Local Power Plan?
Family stood infront of a wind farm at sunset

Labour overturns the 9 year ban on onshore wind farms

July 15th 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that Labour had overturned the ban on onshore wind in England, as they want to unlock the potential of wind power, which will be a key contributor if we are to achieve clean power by 2030.

How Labour is reviving onshore wind farm
Starting a community group in your area

Starting a community energy group in your area

June 25th 2024

A fantastic article by Connie, our Community Renewables Manager, providing you with the road map of how to set up your very own community energy group.

Starting a community energy group - Here's how
Surplus energy across Spain

Too much green energy?

June 18th 2024

Wind and solar power are booming across Spain, with the capacity absolutely skyrocketing. But can their grid handle the surplus of energy?

Can Spain's grid cope?
Community energy barriers to growth

Government calls for evidence on barriers to community energy

June 13th 2024

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is calling for community energy groups to identify any barriers to community energy, from project establishment to regional issues.

Make sure to have your say!

Read about the government’s call for evidence
Life cycle of sustainable products

June 12th 2024

When looking at the affordability of clean energy technologies, you have to take into consideration more than just the upfront cost. When considering the long-term running costs of clean technologies, they become the more affordable option.

Explore clean energy costs
IEA 50

Investment in renewables set to double fossil fuels

June 6th 2024

Since COP 26 we called for more investment in renewables, which is what we've got! It's uplifting to see the financial investment in clean energy. After hearing the news earlier in the week that we could miss out on the targets from COP 28, wins like this should be celebrated!

It's fantastic to see solar projects leading the way in the green revolution

More investment in renewables since COP 26
West Mill solar farm

Falling short of COP 28 Target

June 4th 2024

One of the main targets of COP 28 was to triple renewable energy by 2030, which was identified as vital in minimising the effects of climate change.

Although there have been noticeable shifts by governments across the world to increase renewable energy production, it looks like we may fall short of this target.

Read on about COP 28 targets