Great British Energy publishes its first strategic plan
Great British Energy publishes its first strategic plan A major step for the UK’s clean energy future and for local communities Great British Energy (GBE) has published its first strategic plan, marking an exciting step forward for the UK’s clean energy journey. The plan sets out how GBE will roll out new clean energy projects, […]
Community Energy in Action
Community Energy in Action Solar panels on local buildings generate energy and income that benefits communities. “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.” Solar panels transform buildings at the heart of our communities including schools, hospitals, community […]
Community Energy at a Crossroads: Powering Growth in the Low-Carbon Transition
Community Energy at a Crossroads: Powering Growth in the Low-Carbon Transition Author: Hugh Goulbourne, Director and General Counsel at CO2Sense CIC Table of Contents Community Energy at a Crossroads: Powering Growth in the Low-Carbon Transition The “State of the Sector 2025” report from Community Energy England paints a picture of the community energy sector with immense […]
How Partnership and Blended Finance Drove a Local Climate Solution
Case Study: How Partnership and Blended Finance Drove a Local Climate Solution Tackling Climate and Fuel Poverty in Barnsley In Barnsley, South Yorkshire, as in many parts of the UK, communities face a dual challenge: reducing carbon emissions in line with net-zero targets, while addressing rising energy costs that were pushing more residents into fuel […]
Strengthening Local Energy Initiatives: What We Heard from Councils Across the UK
Strengthening Local Energy Initiatives: What We Heard from Councils Across the UK Local energy projects are essential to creating a low-carbon, sustainable future, but they don’t come without challenges. From securing funding to navigating complex policy landscapes, local authorities are tackling tough barriers every day. That’s why CO2Sense partnered with UK100 to launch a survey […]
Powering Up Community Energy: How Local Leadership Can Drive the UK’s Net Zero Future
Powering Up Community Energy: How Local Leadership Can Drive the UK’s Net Zero Future What does it take to put communities in control of their own clean energy future? On Monday 12 May, CO2Sense and UK100 co-hosted the ‘Empowering Local Energy’ workshop at The Workstation in Sheffield. The event brought together over 70 participants including […]
Empowering Local Energy Workshop
Empowering Local Energy Workshop On Monday 12th May, CO2Sense partnered with UK100 to co-host the Empowering Local Energy workshop at Sheffield’s Workstation. The event brought together local authorities, community energy organisations and finance experts for a day focused on practical solutions. This event was part of CO2Sense’s continued work to accelerate community energy projects and […]
GB Energy and Thrive Renewables Announcements
GB Energy and Thrive Renewables Community Energy Announcements The UK Government’s recent announcement of £180m in capital grants for rooftop solar projects on 200 schools and hospitals is a significant step forward (read press release). Meanwhile, Thrive Renewables, has partnered with Better Society Capital, bringing together £40m for community-owned wind and solar projects across the […]
Hugh Goulbourne Represents CO2Sense at Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Hugh Goulbourne Represents CO2Sense at Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Table of Contents On Wednesday 12th March, Hugh Goulbourne, Director and General Counsel at CO2Sense CIC, provided crucial insights during Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee as part of the Unlocking Community Energy at Scale inquiry. This inquiry addressed the challenges […]
Community Energy Recognised in Great British Energy Bill
Community Energy Recognised in Great British Energy Bill Table of Contents A major Step Forward For Local, Community-Led Energy Projects Across The UK The recent amendment to the Great British Energy Bill marks a significant boost for community energy projects and for local communities across the UK. By including support for local, community-led energy initiatives, […]