Our SOTS research powers stronger advocacy for community energy across the UK. Share your data and help drive evidence‑based change in the sector. There is a huge opportunity in 2026 to shape how community energy projects are supported across the…
Thanks to lobbying by the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy and local communities across the nation, Scotland’s world leading Community Wealth Building Bill now rightly recognises energy as a community wealth building asset. Our successful amendments to the Bill mean that: Community wealth building…
Community Energy Scotland welcomes the publication of the Local Power Plan by Great British Energy and the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. Although the plan’s commitments are significantly scaled back from the original commitments within Labour’s…
There is a risk of a complete standstill for Scotland’s community energy sector following the results of the connection queue reform being announced by the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The reform has been designed to streamline the process for…
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…
Following a campaign of pressure from community energy groups, the Scottish Government is making it easier for communities to own windfarms, hydroelectric schemes and solar PV arrays on public land. This breakthrough comes after community groups on the Cowal peninsula…
“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…
Over £5.5 million will support 46 community groups in Scotland to install energy generation schemes and benefit communities, an announcement from the Scottish Government stated today. This combined grant funding comes from the Scottish Government and GB Energy and is…
Support for community groups exploring community energy for the first time The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) provides funding and support to help communities to benefit from the transition to net zero. The scheme is delivered by…
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