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Northern England has the foundations of a stronger community energy system, but delivery is still constrained by system structures. Community energy projects across wind, solar and upgraded sites are ready to move if conditions allow.co2sense.co.uk/community-ener…

Solar has set a new GB record estimating 14,414MW. A milestone for renewables, but an important message that community energy is still not scaling fast enough. Sign up to CO2Sense for insights on community energy: #latestnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">co2sense.co.uk/#latestnews

Local energy projects across the UK are being held back - not by technology, but by the system. Too small for investors, too complex for communities to fund alone. We've explored this in our new blog co2sense.co.uk/community-ener…

The Community Energy State of the Sector 2026 research is now open for data submission. Your input matters. Find out more and have your say here: communityenergyengland.org/news/sots-2026…

Rising bills mean communities need practical ways to generate & manage their own energy. Local projects keep value where it’s needed, support clean energy, and fund local initiatives. Stay updated: 🔗 #latestnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">co2sense.co.uk/#latestnews

Too often, clean energy is wasted and communities miss out. Community ownership and smarter local grids aren’t optional. Keeping power local delivers real value for towns across the UK. See how it works in practice - sign up for our newsletter: #latestnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">co2sense.co.uk/#latestnews

Community-owned renewables do more than cut emissions. They bring people together, strengthen local resilience & give communities a real stake in the energy transition. The LocalPowerPlan lets Community Energy groups submit project portfolios at any stage: gbe.gov.uk/express-your-i…

We welcome the launch of #LocalPowerPlan & the Great British Energy Local investment strategy. We hope that local area project devs we've supported over the years will engage with the new framework. You can submit project portfolio proposals via this form: gbe.gov.uk/express-your-i…

The Dept for Energy Security & Net Zero has unveiled the £15bn Warm Homes Plan to cut bills & tackle fuel poverty. CO2Sense welcomes the plan. It is an important step towards tackling fuel poverty and making homes warmer and more affordable.

It’s great to see that funding from GBEgovuk means that even more NHS sites will be getting solar panels! Money saved from lower energy bills means money can go back into patient care, making a difference for local communities. More info: gov.uk/government/new…

Next week, CO2Sense Director & General Counsel Hugh Goulbourne joins the Scale Up panel at the Clean Energy UK Conference to discuss how investment can turn climate ambition into long-term returns. Read More: thesustainabilitycommunity.com/news/article/g…

Net zero is about more than reducing carbon - it’s about creating fair, lasting benefits for communities. Hugh Goulbourne explains why CO2Sense is driving community energy for an inclusive transition. 📹 Watch the video to hear more: youtu.be/LzIpDEX9llA?si…

Renewables now generate more electricity than coal - a historic milestone! But who benefits? Community energy puts ownership and profit in citizens’ hands.

"You can't stick an oil rig or a coal mine on top of a community centre or someone's house, but you can install solar panels". 🎥 Watch the video to find out more

Hugh Goulbourne will join the Scale UP panel at The Clean Energy Conference on 4th Nov to provide insights on where investors are backing clean energy - and explore whats needed to turn climate ambition into profitable outcomes. thesustainabilitycommunity.com/events/event/c…

Residents are seeing their energy bills drop and local community centres are now powered by solar - all thanks to a model that brings public, private and citizen investment together. 🎥 Watch the full story:

The community energy sector is full of potential, but it’s at a pivotal moment. Hugh Goulbourne explores the @Comm1nrg 2025 State of the Sector report and how community energy projects can empower communities to lead the low-carbon transition. Read more: co2sense.co.uk/community-ener…

What are councils prioritising on local energy? Our survey with @UK100_ shows the top focus areas: • Energy efficiency in buildings & housing • Net zero targets • Renewables • Fuel poverty • Low-carbon heating Find out more: co2sense.co.uk/strengthening-…

*NEW TODAY* The Chancellor needs growth. To do this, she needs to ‘Think BIG’. Our new report sets out how the Small Business Strategy can help businesses grow the economy ‘from the ground-up & middle-out.’ Read it here: labour-renaissance.org.uk/levelling-the-… THREAD ⬇️

We’re pleased to welcome a report from Renaissance & Progressive Britain urging Govt support for local businesses including community energy co-ops. Co-authored by @HughGoulbourne & @joejervis89, it calls for a BIG Unit to unlock finance & empower SMEs. labour-renaissance.org.uk/levelling-the-…