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…
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…
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