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ReFLEX Orkney – a new car club collection site at Kirkwall pier
Orkney’s northern outer isles communities now have access to a handy car club site near the ferry terminals at Kirkwall pier so they no longer need to take their own vehicles on board when heading to Orkney Mainland. This is the latest development by Community Energy Scotland as part of our role in the ReFLEX project that directly benefits more remote communities. Co-Wheels Orkney Car Club already manages three car hire sites around Orkney Mainland,
Scotland’s Climate Assembly – Key Challenges: Week 4 Community Planning
Scotland’s Climate Assembly intends bringing together people from all walks of life, from across Scotland, to learn about and discuss the question, ‘How should Scotland change to tackle the climate emergency in an effective and fair way?’ On the weekend of 24th and 25th January 2021 the group hosted a live webinar with contributions from key speakers regarding the challenges faced by communities in light of today’s climate challenge. See Community Energy Scotland’s video contribution
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ReFLEX Orkney – a new car club collection site at Kirkwall pier
Orkney’s northern outer isles communities now have access to a handy car club site near the ferry terminals at Kirkwall pier so they no longer
Outstanding Achievement – Scottish Highlands & Islands Renewable Energy Awards 2021
The second annual Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards celebrated the very best of the region’s green energy sector in a virtual event on
Leading on Orkney’s electric community transport
The outer isles communities of Hoy and Eday now have their own electric vehicles to provide low-carbon community transport services. The vehicles replace those already
CEO ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of Community Energy Scotland are delighted to welcome Janet Foggie as our new Chief Executive. Janet will join us on 1st March 2021.
Community Energy groups call on SSE to think again on replacement cable to the Western Isles
Disappointing SSE announcement that there is to be no upgrade for cable between Harris and Skye.
We’re off! ReFLEX Orkney Ltd is launched
ReFLEX Orkney has now launched its innovative green energy services for Orkney: once again leading the drive to net zero and supporting UK government plans for a green industrial revolution with the launch of new green energy services.
ALL-ENERGY / DCARBONISE EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE MOVES TO AUGUST 2021
The UK’s largest annual renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference 2021 has been confirmed to take place on 18 & 19 August next year at the SEC in Glasgow.
Invitation to Tender – Survey on the State of the UK Community Energy Sector
Community Energy Scotland have issued a joint invitation, along with Community Energy England and Community Energy Wales, for tenders for the design and delivery of
Scottish Renewables’ manifesto of recommendations for the Scottish Government
In this report, citing communities as a key focal point, Scottish Renewables (SR) makes strong recommendations for a net-zero energy commission, and radical reviews at
Friends of the Earth “Community Energy: A practical guide to reclaiming power”
A new handbook from Friends of the Earth Europe offers useful information, tips and links to enable community-led renewable energy action. Using expertise from 27
Next Steps in Community Energy – CES Report
Community Energy Scotland have released our recent paper on the development of community energy. The paper reflects a comprehensive review of the role of community
CARES funding available to help communities make a green recovery
The next funding round of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewables Energy Scheme (CARES) is now open. Communities, public sector organisations and rural businesses looking
