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New Build Heat Standard: Our consultation response
The New Build Heat Standard consultation requires new buildings consented from 2024 to use heating systems with zero direct emissions. CES put forward the view that action in this area is long overdue. The construction sector, and housing developers in particular, have been reluctant to take action in this area and the Scottish Government have been too too slow in enforcing higher standards. Low carbon heating systems are a proven technology but this must be
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!
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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
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
