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Community energy groups across the UK are looking for volunteers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just want to make a difference, there’s a role that fits your time and interests.
👇 Register below to help out in a way that fits around your schedule!
Community energy groups across the UK are looking for volunteers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just want to make a difference, there’s a role that fits your time and interests.
👇 Register below to help out in a way that fits around your schedule!
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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We really enjoyed reading through the Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2025 from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social . It's exciting to see our sector growing, but investment and support are crucial for the Government to double the sector. www.uk.coop/sites/defaul...
#co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy
#co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We really enjoyed reading through the Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2025 from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social . It's exciting to see our sector growing, but investment and support are crucial for the Government to double the sector. www.uk.coop/sites/defaul...
#co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy
#co-operatives #DemocraticEconomy
Director of Westmill Energy, Saskya Huggins, enjoyed an insightful day with @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social last week, with the first session of their new Solar Foundation Course. Find out about the course and sign up! bigsolar.coop/community-so...
#AdultLearning #CommunityEnergy #Solar #CommunityBenefit
#AdultLearning #CommunityEnergy #Solar #CommunityBenefit
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Director of Westmill Energy, Saskya Huggins, enjoyed an insightful day with @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social last week, with the first session of their new Solar Foundation Course. Find out about the course and sign up! bigsolar.coop/community-so...
#AdultLearning #CommunityEnergy #Solar #CommunityBenefit
#AdultLearning #CommunityEnergy #Solar #CommunityBenefit
A fascinating and inspiring video from the ACCE conference, demonstrating how collaboration, trust, innovation and ambition can lead us to a truly equitable, citizen-lead energy transition. Working together, we can bring about real change 💚
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#ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy
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#ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy
Finance as a Tool for Trust - Special episode ACCE Conference
YouTube video by Next Energy Consumer by Marine Cornelis
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October 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A fascinating and inspiring video from the ACCE conference, demonstrating how collaboration, trust, innovation and ambition can lead us to a truly equitable, citizen-lead energy transition. Working together, we can bring about real change 💚
youtu.be/HVwhltbMvUw
#ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy
youtu.be/HVwhltbMvUw
#ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy
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⏰ One month left to apply!
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative offers support to energy communities in border regions with:
✅ €15.000 funding for up to 7 pilot projects
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
→ border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative offers support to energy communities in border regions with:
✅ €15.000 funding for up to 7 pilot projects
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
→ border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
⏰ One month left to apply!
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative offers support to energy communities in border regions with:
✅ €15.000 funding for up to 7 pilot projects
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
→ border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
The Cross-Border Energy Communities initiative offers support to energy communities in border regions with:
✅ €15.000 funding for up to 7 pilot projects
✅ Tailored expert support
Apply by 21 November!
→ border-energy-communities.eu/call-for-pro...
A great opportunity to join our friends in #Europe 😄
⌛Last days to apply!
We are looking for a Policy Advisor to join our team in Brussels and help shape the European energy system of tomorrow.
📤 Send your application by 19 October!
→ www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
We are looking for a Policy Advisor to join our team in Brussels and help shape the European energy system of tomorrow.
📤 Send your application by 19 October!
→ www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
October 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A great opportunity to join our friends in #Europe 😄
With 100,000 more workers needed in the sector over the next decade, OWL are excited to launch a new adult course in offshore wind for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating industry! More info on our website: westmillenergy.coop/offshore-win...
#AdultLearning #education #OffshoreWind
#AdultLearning #education #OffshoreWind
Offshore Wind Learning (OWL) - Westmill Energy
WeSET are excited to have teamed up with Offshore Wind Learning (OWL) to offer an adult course in offshore wind and materials for schools.
westmillenergy.coop
October 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
With 100,000 more workers needed in the sector over the next decade, OWL are excited to launch a new adult course in offshore wind for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating industry! More info on our website: westmillenergy.coop/offshore-win...
#AdultLearning #education #OffshoreWind
#AdultLearning #education #OffshoreWind
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❌ The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities.
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
October 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
❌ The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities.
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
📣 REScoop.eu calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations.
Read our list of recommendations ➡️ www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
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Good read for your Friday morning alert! 💡🥸
Learn more about how community energy could be the key to warmer, greener homes.
This article explores how the Local Power Plan’s 8GW community energy target could not only boost renewable generation, but also help deliver the Warm Homes Plan 🏘
Learn more about how community energy could be the key to warmer, greener homes.
This article explores how the Local Power Plan’s 8GW community energy target could not only boost renewable generation, but also help deliver the Warm Homes Plan 🏘
Delivering warm homes through community power
Find out how community energy can help deliver warmer homes and support the UK’s Local Power and Warm Homes Plans.
energysavingtrust.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Good read for your Friday morning alert! 💡🥸
Learn more about how community energy could be the key to warmer, greener homes.
This article explores how the Local Power Plan’s 8GW community energy target could not only boost renewable generation, but also help deliver the Warm Homes Plan 🏘
Learn more about how community energy could be the key to warmer, greener homes.
This article explores how the Local Power Plan’s 8GW community energy target could not only boost renewable generation, but also help deliver the Warm Homes Plan 🏘
All of the news on #communityenergy from our friends in #Europe 🤩
📨 Our October newsletter is out!
With updates on:
📣 Job opening at REScoop.eu
📑 Our Citizens Energy Package consultation response
🏫 A course for local authorities
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/o...
With updates on:
📣 Job opening at REScoop.eu
📑 Our Citizens Energy Package consultation response
🏫 A course for local authorities
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/o...
October 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
All of the news on #communityenergy from our friends in #Europe 🤩
🍂 🐿️ Our Westmill Energy autumn newsletter is out now!
Highlights this quarter: our new partnership with @offshorewind.bsky.social and Westmill receiving the Fair Tax mark, again! Subscribe now to hear our latest updates and news: tinyurl.com/bdzy5666 #fairtax #education #sustainability #renewables
Highlights this quarter: our new partnership with @offshorewind.bsky.social and Westmill receiving the Fair Tax mark, again! Subscribe now to hear our latest updates and news: tinyurl.com/bdzy5666 #fairtax #education #sustainability #renewables
Hear all of the latest news from Westmill Energy!
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October 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🍂 🐿️ Our Westmill Energy autumn newsletter is out now!
Highlights this quarter: our new partnership with @offshorewind.bsky.social and Westmill receiving the Fair Tax mark, again! Subscribe now to hear our latest updates and news: tinyurl.com/bdzy5666 #fairtax #education #sustainability #renewables
Highlights this quarter: our new partnership with @offshorewind.bsky.social and Westmill receiving the Fair Tax mark, again! Subscribe now to hear our latest updates and news: tinyurl.com/bdzy5666 #fairtax #education #sustainability #renewables
We’re excited to launch the Discovering Offshore Wind lesson pack - created in collaboration with Offshore Wind Learning (OWL). Perfect for classroom use or enrichment activities!
Download for free from our website: westmillenergy.coop/.../owl-less...
#sustainability #renewables #education #ks2 #ks3
Download for free from our website: westmillenergy.coop/.../owl-less...
#sustainability #renewables #education #ks2 #ks3
Offshore Wind Learning - Discovering Offshore Wind - Westmill Energy
This Lesson about offshore wind is offered courtesy of a partnership between WeSET and Offshore Wind Learning (OWL).
westmillenergy.coop
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re excited to launch the Discovering Offshore Wind lesson pack - created in collaboration with Offshore Wind Learning (OWL). Perfect for classroom use or enrichment activities!
Download for free from our website: westmillenergy.coop/.../owl-less...
#sustainability #renewables #education #ks2 #ks3
Download for free from our website: westmillenergy.coop/.../owl-less...
#sustainability #renewables #education #ks2 #ks3
Amazing to see a new generation getting involved with #communityenergy and making a difference in their #communities 😍
🏆 #SuccessStoryOfTheMonth
🎓 Universities: a new frontier for energy communities?
🇩🇰 In Denmark, a group of researchers set up the first university-based energy cooperative in the country, involving students and residents along the way.
🗞️ Read their inspiring story! www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
🎓 Universities: a new frontier for energy communities?
🇩🇰 In Denmark, a group of researchers set up the first university-based energy cooperative in the country, involving students and residents along the way.
🗞️ Read their inspiring story! www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
September 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Amazing to see a new generation getting involved with #communityenergy and making a difference in their #communities 😍
What an exciting step forwards for #communityenergy!
🏘️ Big news for community energy in the UK!
The House of Lords is proposing that all new housing developments consider including a community renewable energy project.
🗣️ “place community energy at the heart of our planning and energy future,” making clean energy a local priority from day one⚡🌱
The House of Lords is proposing that all new housing developments consider including a community renewable energy project.
🗣️ “place community energy at the heart of our planning and energy future,” making clean energy a local priority from day one⚡🌱
Lords propose that all new housing developments consider community energy projects | New Civil Engineer
The Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee spokesperson Earl John Russell has tabled an amendment to the government’s Bill that would see any new
www.newcivilengineer.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
What an exciting step forwards for #communityenergy!
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🇩🇪 Are you based in Germany?
💡On November 15, the first CoopCamp Energiewende will take place in Weimar – a conference for everyone who wants to share knowledge on the energy transition and take action together.
🎫 Find out more: genossenschaften.digital/coopcamp/coo...
💡On November 15, the first CoopCamp Energiewende will take place in Weimar – a conference for everyone who wants to share knowledge on the energy transition and take action together.
🎫 Find out more: genossenschaften.digital/coopcamp/coo...
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🇩🇪 Are you based in Germany?
💡On November 15, the first CoopCamp Energiewende will take place in Weimar – a conference for everyone who wants to share knowledge on the energy transition and take action together.
🎫 Find out more: genossenschaften.digital/coopcamp/coo...
💡On November 15, the first CoopCamp Energiewende will take place in Weimar – a conference for everyone who wants to share knowledge on the energy transition and take action together.
🎫 Find out more: genossenschaften.digital/coopcamp/coo...
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#DrawTheLine - For life, for people, for the planet!
✊ This weekend thousands of people around the world are standing up together to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence – and for a future built on peace, clean energy, and fairness.
Join the movement! ➡ drawtheline.world
✊ This weekend thousands of people around the world are standing up together to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence – and for a future built on peace, clean energy, and fairness.
Join the movement! ➡ drawtheline.world
September 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#DrawTheLine - For life, for people, for the planet!
✊ This weekend thousands of people around the world are standing up together to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence – and for a future built on peace, clean energy, and fairness.
Join the movement! ➡ drawtheline.world
✊ This weekend thousands of people around the world are standing up together to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence – and for a future built on peace, clean energy, and fairness.
Join the movement! ➡ drawtheline.world
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⚡ The Citizens Energy Package is a unique opportunity to bolster energy democracy and put citizens at the centre of the energy transition.
🖊️ Yesterday, we submitted our answer to the European Commission’s call for evidence on this package.
Read our full response 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...
🖊️ Yesterday, we submitted our answer to the European Commission’s call for evidence on this package.
Read our full response 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...
September 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
⚡ The Citizens Energy Package is a unique opportunity to bolster energy democracy and put citizens at the centre of the energy transition.
🖊️ Yesterday, we submitted our answer to the European Commission’s call for evidence on this package.
Read our full response 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...
🖊️ Yesterday, we submitted our answer to the European Commission’s call for evidence on this package.
Read our full response 👉 www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/resp...
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📺 The first of #CitizenEnergyHub's webinar series, 'Chatting on Citizen Energy', is online.
🗨️ Hear from projects in Belgium and Italy talk about the concrete benefits of citizen energy, and learn about what support the hub can offer you!
🔗 citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
🗨️ Hear from projects in Belgium and Italy talk about the concrete benefits of citizen energy, and learn about what support the hub can offer you!
🔗 citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
September 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
📺 The first of #CitizenEnergyHub's webinar series, 'Chatting on Citizen Energy', is online.
🗨️ Hear from projects in Belgium and Italy talk about the concrete benefits of citizen energy, and learn about what support the hub can offer you!
🔗 citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
🗨️ Hear from projects in Belgium and Italy talk about the concrete benefits of citizen energy, and learn about what support the hub can offer you!
🔗 citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
📣 So excited to share this amazing video of Westmill: from one man's vision, to two #cooperatives with 3,000 members, generating enough #electricity to power around 4,500 homes, and donating £1m to the local #community ⚡ 💡 🏚️ 🤝 #coops #greenenergy #solarpower #wind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
How people power built a wind farm
YouTube video by Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
📣 So excited to share this amazing video of Westmill: from one man's vision, to two #cooperatives with 3,000 members, generating enough #electricity to power around 4,500 homes, and donating £1m to the local #community ⚡ 💡 🏚️ 🤝 #coops #greenenergy #solarpower #wind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
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💸Community energy is good for your pocket!
… and the planet! 🌍
Citizen-led heating and cooling can lower your energy bills while ridding you of outdated and polluting fossil fuels.
➡️Find out how in our practical guidelines!
energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
… and the planet! 🌍
Citizen-led heating and cooling can lower your energy bills while ridding you of outdated and polluting fossil fuels.
➡️Find out how in our practical guidelines!
energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
September 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
💸Community energy is good for your pocket!
… and the planet! 🌍
Citizen-led heating and cooling can lower your energy bills while ridding you of outdated and polluting fossil fuels.
➡️Find out how in our practical guidelines!
energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
… and the planet! 🌍
Citizen-led heating and cooling can lower your energy bills while ridding you of outdated and polluting fossil fuels.
➡️Find out how in our practical guidelines!
energycommunityplatform.eu/resources/gu...
A brilliant scheme from our friends in #Europe 😄
📣 Four initiatives are launching calls to support community energy projects across the EU (and beyond!)
💰🧰 Support includes financial and/or technical assistance.
📋Is your project eligible? Find out here: www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
💰🧰 Support includes financial and/or technical assistance.
📋Is your project eligible? Find out here: www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
September 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A brilliant scheme from our friends in #Europe 😄
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📨 Our September newsletter is out!
With updates on:
🇪🇺 EU consultations on energy policy
💰 Funding opportunities for energy communities
🏆 Our monthly success story
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/s...
With updates on:
🇪🇺 EU consultations on energy policy
💰 Funding opportunities for energy communities
🏆 Our monthly success story
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/s...
September 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
📨 Our September newsletter is out!
With updates on:
🇪🇺 EU consultations on energy policy
💰 Funding opportunities for energy communities
🏆 Our monthly success story
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/s...
With updates on:
🇪🇺 EU consultations on energy policy
💰 Funding opportunities for energy communities
🏆 Our monthly success story
Read it here: mailchi.mp/rescoop.eu/s...
Hoping to book a tour of #Westmill this #summer? There’s still time, but only just!
Get yourself booked on to our last two #tours of 2025, and see how we use amazing #nature to generate #power!
westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi...
#solarpower #greenenergy #renewables #turbines
Get yourself booked on to our last two #tours of 2025, and see how we use amazing #nature to generate #power!
westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi...
#solarpower #greenenergy #renewables #turbines
August 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hoping to book a tour of #Westmill this #summer? There’s still time, but only just!
Get yourself booked on to our last two #tours of 2025, and see how we use amazing #nature to generate #power!
westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi...
#solarpower #greenenergy #renewables #turbines
Get yourself booked on to our last two #tours of 2025, and see how we use amazing #nature to generate #power!
westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmi...
#solarpower #greenenergy #renewables #turbines
🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Community Funding - Westmill Energy
Discover how we support local community groups through our Community Funding scheme and find out how to apply for a grant.
westmillenergy.coop
August 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
🎉We were so excited to send out the very first Westmill Energy newsletter this month! 🥳 Did you miss it? Sign up now to get a copy of the next edition, and keep up to date with all things Westmill! westmillenergy.coop
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
Homepage - Westmill Energy
Westmill Energy includes Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative, Westmill Solar Co-operative and Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET).
westmillenergy.coop
August 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎉We were so excited to send out the very first Westmill Energy newsletter this month! 🥳 Did you miss it? Sign up now to get a copy of the next edition, and keep up to date with all things Westmill! westmillenergy.coop
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower
#communityenergy #greenenergy #renewables #membership #newsletter #solarpower