It's fantastic to see the investor support continue for the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer, they've now raised over £1.3 million to construct the UK's first recycled solar park on the site of a former coal mine!
#Communityenergy #investincommunityenergy
A huge thank you to our #CEF2025 partners @ethexuk.bsky.social @thriverenewables.bsky.social SP Energy Networks and Triodos Bank💚
40+ events, blogs and resources - all celebrating the power of #InvestInCommunityEnergy ⚡️
Catch up on everything here 👇
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BWCE's community energy model has delivered free solar rooftop installations on 30-plus schools and 11 community buildings, incl sports clubs and leisure centres, reducing energy bills & carbon emissions. Could your rooftop be eligible? Find out more. bit.ly/4eNYhZu #CEF25 #investincommunityenergy
Final day of #CEF2025 – and we're ending on a high! 🚀
In 2017, community energy orgs secured £66.5M in investment.
By 2023? £240M. 🔥
That's a massive vote of confidence in people-powered energy 💚
#InvestInCommunityEnergy
Over #CEF2025 SP Energy Networks has shared stories of supporting community energy projects.
This film features @edinsolarcoop.bsky.social - locals funding solar panels on public buildings, with profits reinvested in the community.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDTH...
#InvestInCommunityEnergy
Renewable energy can’t meet the amount of energy we need in the UK so why bother? How do we respond to these questions? What is the truth behind the headlines? Our myth-busting series provides the facts that support these conversations. Read more here bit.ly/4lM86JL #CEF25 #investincommunityenergy
We at Croydon Community Energy have had an incredible journey launching our first solar share offer this year! For #CommunityEnergyFortnight, we wanted to thank the people of Croydon once again for investing with us!
#CEF2025 #InvestInCommunityEnergy #CroydonCommunityEnergy #Croydon #SolarPower
✨ Our final member spotlight for the week, is with the Isle of Canna - Community Development Trust!
Take a look at this video highlighting how the Trust developed their own infrastructure and community energy projects.
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy #communityenergy
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing key insights from our State of the Sector investment data 📊⚡
See how all forms of investment help power the success of community energy projects across the UK! 🌱
#InvestInCommunityEnergy #CEF2025
@ethexuk.bsky.social @thriverenewables.bsky.social
🏡 Do you want to reduce the heating costs and emissions of your community building?
The CARES Community Buildings Fund is open until October 2025.
Take a look at Local Energy Scotland's helpful video to find out more.
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy #communityenergy
Will the impact of decarbonising our energy system be enough when you factor in the emissions from China? What is the truth behind the headlines? Our myth-busting series provides the facts to support these conversations. Read more here bit.ly/44FNVGu #CEF25 #investincommunityenergy
Some easy wins for how #CommunityEnergy groups can save energy in community buildings:
🚶♀️ Do a walk-around using our energy survey
🤔 Think about how the building is used
🪟 Check your curtains (No, really!)
Check out our full list of top tips 👇
#CEF2025 #InvestInCommunityEnergy
One year after the onshore wind ban was lifted, we're proud to launch VoteWind.org 🎉
Built with CEE & others, it lets people vote for sites where community wind could thrive. 💨🏘️
Enter your postcode & explore: VoteWind.org
#InvestInCommunityEnergy
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We're kicking off week 2 of #CEF2025 — and there's still so much ahead! 🌍💡
Don’t miss the inspiring events, meetups & opportunities to connect.
Sneak peek below 👇
Full line-up: bit.ly/CEF2025Calendar
#InvestInCommunityEnergy
Collaboration between @bwce.bsky.social and @briznrgcoop.bsky.social has enabled the scaling up of community renewables with nearly 2MW of additional solar being rolled out across the West of England part-funded by West of England Combined Authority. bit.ly/3I9U1aO #CEF25 #investincommunityenergy
📣This Thursday (10 July), Energy Learning Network + @younityuk.bsky.social are showcasing the upgraded Community Energy Connect platform ⚡
Perfect for orgs relying on volunteers – attract, manage & upskill with ease.
🔗 Register now 👇
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#InvestInCommunityEnergy
How could you fund your #CommunityEnergy project? 🤔
Options include:
💰 Grants
📢 Crowdfunding
💸 Raising shares
🏦 Institutional investment
Check out our resources below 👇
#CEF2025 #InvestInCommunityEnergy
Good governance is crucial to the success of #CommunityEnergy.⚙️🌱
But what does it mean, and how can groups improve theirs?
We’re demystifying governance in a new guide commissioned by the Greater South East Net Zero Hub.
Download the full guide here 👇
#CEF2025 #InvestInCommunityEnergy
🎾 Forget Wimbledon, right now it's community energy fortnight!
For this week's CES member spotlight take a look at this video from Orkney Islands Council, which highlights Eday Partnership's energy generation and community projects.
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy #communityenergy
There is still time to grab a cuppa and join @ethexuk.bsky.social and @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social for this webinar starting at 12pm.
Talking all things #InvestInCommunityEnergy
Community energy could power millions of homes, cut CO₂ & boost local economies—but projects are being held back by lack of funding.
In this blog, @ethexuk.bsky.social CEO Lisa Ashford explains what’s needed to unlock this potential.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/EthexBlogCEF...
#InvestInCommunityEnergy
This #CommunityEnergy Fortnight, we’re highlighting the power of investing in our communities.💰
The Lawrence Weston community used long-term funding to develop their own wind turbine, generating energy for over 3,000 homes.
Read their incredible story here 👇
#CEF2025 #InvestInCommunityEnergy
And you can submit your own #CommunityEnergy Fortnight events here bit.ly/submitCEFevent
#InvestinCommunityEnergy #CEF2005
Our Summer Conference is coming to close (but we've still got the all important networking drinks!) but this is just the beginning of #CommunityEnergy Fortnight!
Check out all the events our members are running here bit.ly/CEFevents
#InvestinCommunityEnergy #CEF2005
More pics 🖼️ from from our fantastic Summer Conference today #InvestinCommunityEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CEF2005
More pics 🖼️ from from our fantastic Summer Conference today #InvestinCommunityEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CEF2005
More pics 🖼️ from from our fantastic Summer Conference today #InvestinCommunityEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CEF2005
More pics 🖼️ from from our fantastic Summer Conference today #InvestinCommunityEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CEF2005
More pics 🖼️ from from our fantastic Summer Conference today #InvestinCommunityEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CEF2005
More pics 🖼️ from from our fantastic Summer Conference today #InvestinCommunityEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CEF2005
