Do you know of any successfully running community energy projects in the UK? I'd like to hear about them. #energy #communityenergy #solarpunk #solar #windpower #wind

OnlineFirst - "Technopolitics of future-making: The ambiguous role of energy communities in shaping energy system change" by Fredrik Envall and Harald Rohracher:

#communityenergy #powerstruggles #technopolitics #JustTransition

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/25148486231188263

"Another person has their eye on a row of warehouses with huge roofs that they spotted from the train (top tip: trains & buses offer a great vantage point for solar roof-spotting)."

A day in the life of a roof spotter with community energy group, Lambeth Solar and Repowering London.

https://www.repowering.org.uk/look-up-london-a-day-or-so-in-the-life-of-a-solar-energy-roof-spotter/

#solarpower #solar #solarpanels #communityenergy #transitiontown #Lambeth #London #communityaction #climateaction #renewables

Can we make sure that we also plan for, support and incentivise the installation of domestic (and community) storage batteriesn (and integrate EV batteries into community grids too, along with domestic storage and domestic solar).
#Solar
#StorageBatteries
#Renewables
#CommunityEnergy

It is hard to convey the bubbling up of inspiration, connection and energy at our North West regional gathering this weekend!

We were joined by several Transition groups in the area, and many others working for transformative change through growing, community, politics, business, education and more.

Wow, it felt good to connect, be together, share our work and our challenges, and soak up the rich conversations at the beautiful Greenslate Farm, a lush, green, lively community space where everyone is made welcome, a glimpse of how things could be everywhere!

Rob Hopkins took us to 2030 in his portable time machine, and we felt a different world on the horizon, a more spacious, restful one, with enough for everyone, where we can trust and lean on each other, birdsong, insect buzz and recovery for us and for nature. Importantly, we asked how we tell new stories of what's possibly, creating longing for a future we haven't yet reached, and invite new people to help us shape it.

Many threads to reflect on and weave into our future work! We'd love to hear what you got out of it, and what the future holds for you!

#imagination #communityaction #climateaction #transformourfuture #transitiontowns #transitiontown #communityfarm #growyourown #communityenergy

RT @energycities: Join us in Brussels for a panel on local energy ownership at #EUSEW2023💚 We'll discuss #EnergySecurity #MarketDesign & more w/experts from local/national & EU level👥More info 👉https://www.sccale203050.eu/community-proofing-the-eus-energy-system-by-rebalancing-roles-and-resources/
#SCCALE203050 #BalkanSolarRoofs #CommunityEnergy https://t.co/Xy2c0w5I6c

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/euenergyweek/status/1651151628622331905

RT @natalieben: #GoodNews WIN!

Government defeated - #CommunityEnergy inserted into #EnergyBill 197-186

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/catherinerowett/status/1648051086417182720

Check out our telegram channel for weekly municipalism microblogs, https://t.me/EMN_news
Including about #Feminism #Housing #GreenTransport #AntiRacism #UrbanCommons #Rojava #Zapatistas # #CommunityEnergy #RefugeesWelcome #CircularEconomy #HousingRights

Check out our telegram channel for weekly municipalism microblogs, incl #Feminism #Housing #GreenTransport #AntiRacism #UrbanCommons #Rojava #Zapatistas #Zagreb #CommunityEnergy #CircularEconomy #Belgrade #DegentrifyPisa #IncubatingCoops
https://t.me/EMN_news

RT @energycities: 📣Brandnew report revealing perceptions on city-citizen collaboration for #communityenergy.
🔎How do local governments and citizens assess the situation?
🔎What is missing?
👉Check out the report: https://energy-cities.eu/citizens-and-local-authorities-converging-views-on-local-renewable-energy-projects/ #LifeLoopEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1643976623430205441

🗣️Introducing our Conference speakers for Panel 2 on empowering & involving citizens: @MarioRajn, Mayor of Križevci 🇭🇷

The city of Križevci has amply supported #communityenergy by implementing solar roofs on public buildings ☀️🏫

Register before 23/03 https://www.covenantofmayorsconference2023.eu/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1636708175532498945

Sustainable Bridport is making it easier for households to go solar by negotiating a bulk buy discount.

Over 70 turned out at a public meeting, and another 60 householders are exploring it. While its still an expensive option, the savings, along with the research, support and local knowledge about their housing stock have made it feasible for more people.

#TransitionTown #solar #communityenergy #climateaction #renewables #resilience

Here's how they've done it:
https://transitiontogether.org.uk/bridport-goes-solar/

Stroud was one of the first Transition Towns. It's home to one of the first UK green energy firms, an organic brewery & countless projects that bring people together to explore new ways of doing things.

Read how the town has been transformed by community action. Often starting small, with a question or idea from a resident, but one thing leading to another, reshaping the town & its future....

#Transitiontowns #climateaction #communityaction #localfood #communityenergy

https://carboncopy.eco/blog/caroline-aistrop-stroud-proud

"Blaenau isn’t so much an alternative to the Preston model as it is a bottom-up application of the same principles."

A powerful article on how one Welsh town has unleashed the power of community + the social economy.

#socent #coops #CommunityEnergy #socialism

https://tribunemag.co.uk/2022/11/radical-ffestiniog

RT @REScoopEU
🇨🇿 The Czech Republic has little tradition of energy cooperatives but #CommunityEnergy pioneers are lighting the way through the Unie komunitní energetiky coalition.

In April last year, they told us more about their organisation and future plans.

➡️ https://bit.ly/3wJ0Fwb

RT @REScoopEU
🖊️Two years ago we started writing stories about successful #CommunityEnergy projects.

These initiatives contribute to the transition towards a just energy future and are a great inspiration for new projects.

Have a look at all the stories we wrote in the last year!

A thread👇

RT @energycities: Finding finance for your #CommunityEnergy project is hard😓But this new guide will make it a bit easier💶😉Read it now & make your dream local project happen➡️https://www.sccale203050.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SCCALE203050_financingguide_energycommunities.pdf
#SCCALE203050 #MondayMotivation

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eumayors/status/1625083809791090689

Projects like these also demonstrate the value in partnerships between #communityenergy groups, energy networks, industry, SMEs and academia in working together to identify and address local energy system challenges. #JustTransition #energy #electricity

Are you a local government working on #CommunityEnergy? 🌞 We want to hear from YOU! 🫵 What barriers & opportunities exist for the development of #EnergyCommunities in your area? Take this short survey to let us know! ➡️ https://buff.ly/3JgH6ST
#LifeLoop

The Netherlands have one of the best legislation on #CommunityEnergy 🇳🇱 But what is still missing to empower communities to take ownership & benefit from #renewableenergy production?🤔Find out in our latest podcast 🔉https://www.sccale203050.eu/governments-must-listen-and-learn-from-energy-communities/ #SCCALE203050