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What is COP26?
COP26 is the 2021 United Nations climate change conference. COP stands for Conference of the Parties, and the summit will be attended by the countries that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – a treaty that came into force in 1994. The UN has held these conferences for almost 30 years, but this one is different – it’s happening right here in the UK. Based in Glasgow, the UK is taking
State of the Sector survey 2021
A first for Community Energy Scotland – we are delighted to announce that the 2021 State of the Sector survey is now live!
We the Power – a launchpad for Community Energy Fortnight 14-27 June
We the Power is a film (approx. 35 mins) about the citizen-led community-energy movement in Europe and the visionaries lighting the way. The film was created by the Patagonia company. ‘We the Power’ is also the theme for Community Energy Fortnight, a programme that will run 14 – 27 June – keep a look out on our social media platforms for more information over the coming weeks. Whether your community has already experienced the benefits
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What is COP26?
COP26 is the 2021 United Nations climate change conference. COP stands for Conference of the Parties, and the summit will be attended by the countries
Community Energy: State of the Sector 2021 report available now
The report, produced by Community Energy England, Community Energy Wales and Community Energy Scotland, and launched today, illustrates the progress of community energy in the
Community wind power more rewarding than commercial wind
Community owned wind farms have paid their communities 34 times more than commercial counterparts according to a June report produced by Aquatera Ltd on behalf
Introducing Community Energy Fortnight! 14-27 June 2021
Community Energy (CE) Fortnight provides a platform for those interested in community energy to share information, raise your own community group’s profile, launch your own activities, start discussions – whatever helps you in the CE field. So, we are encouraging communities, individuals and organisation of the community energy sector to get involved.
Outer Hebrides to feature in international research into local energy innovation
We are delighted to announce that Community Energy Scotland are one of two Scottish partners supporting the Outer Hebrides in a multi-national research project putting
We the Power – a launchpad for Community Energy Fortnight 14-27 June
We the Power is a film (approx. 35 mins) about the citizen-led community-energy movement in Europe and the visionaries lighting the way. The film was
Scotland’s Climate Assembly: Interim Report now laid in Scottish Parliament
Scotland’s Climate Assembly is made up of over 100 citizens from all walks of life tasked with examining expert evidence and agreeing recommendations for tackling the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. The interim report, laid in the Scottish Parliament on 24 March 2021, sets out 16 goals agreed by consensus, and calls for bold and urgent action now.
Earth Day Carbon Calculator from ReFLEX Orkney
Today, we’re pleased to announce that the ReFLEX Orkney project has launched a new carbon calculator to help the Orkney community estimate its carbon footprint
State of the Sector survey 2021
A first for Community Energy Scotland – we are delighted to announce that the 2021 State of the Sector survey is now live!
Join us to discuss community energy at COP26
As we move closer to COP26 in November we would like to invite you to discuss how CES and our members might engage with the
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
