Members are now busy completing their data for the this year’s State of the Sector (SotS) report and we are encouraging more to do so as this is one of the most important pieces of research work in our sector.…
The 2025 Community Energy Scotland Annual Members’ Conference was a great opportunity to gather community energy leaders and supporting stakeholders to create lasting change in driving community energy forward. This year’s theme: ‘Power in Partnership: How we build a new…
“Connection,” “Shared Experience,” and “Curiosity” were just a few of the key words that emerged from our Gathering of community groups in Shetland in September. See the link below for our summary report. These community groups are members of Expert…
Watch our conference reel from the day’s events in September! Full report out soon. FULLY BOOKED! Contact communications@communityenergy.scot for the ticket waiting list Join an interactive day full of inspiring speakers, meet other Community Energy Scotland members and engage with…
Listening is an extraordinary power. Anyone who has ever participated in community consultation processes will either be able to tell you how empowering it is to be truly listened to, or to tell you how undermining and debilitating it feels…
The Scottish Community Coalition on Energy has published its manifesto recommendations for political parties in the run up to the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. Energy is a hot topic just now. From fuel poverty to net zero, and from energy…
Celebrating Community Solutions! Community Transport Week 2024 What is community transport? Community transport is a community-run scheme that enables local people to get around; without these services some would often face difficulties or be unable to be mobile. Traditionally involving community…
There is estimated to be 331MW of community owned renewable generation in the UK. Surplus income from these projects, after covering costs, goes back into the community to provide a wide range of benefits including education, transport services, employment, housing, and action on poverty. Many community groups are starting to ask, what happens when the wind turbine comes to the end of its life? How will we continue to fund our community activity?
Back when the sky was still blue and the N76 partners were getting ready for a busy summer of activities, the N76 group and guests visited the “Wheels of Fleet” community cycling project in Gatehouse of Fleet. Huge thanks to…
On a windy, rainy and downright Scottish November morning, the N76 in Motion group and guests set off on a learning visit to two community-driven transport projects in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders. Our first stop was in…
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