The Voice of the Community Energy Sector

We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping community energy organisations create and implement new projects by advocating for a policy landscape that will support community energy and providing opportunities for community energy practitioners to connect, learn, share business models and help each other overcome obstacles. 

Who we are

We advocate on behalf of the sector and use our networks to help the sector grow.

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New to community energy?

We've made a guide for those interested in how to get started with community energy

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Membership

Becoming a member helps get your organisation connected across the sector and shows your support for its growth.

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Funding opportunities

We collate a wide range of funding sources for the community energy sector

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Donations

If you've found value in what we do, please consider making a donation. Every bit helps us achieve our goals and impact.

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Community energy national map

We recently relaunched our national map showing sites of community energy activity across England

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Community-Led Energy Future Begins with New DSO Trial in Northumberland

Community-Led Energy Future Begins with New DSO Trial in Northumberland

09/09/2025

Humshaugh, UK, TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 - The village of Humshaugh, Northumberla …

Official update on DfE pause on school solar rooftop leases with PPAs

Official update on DfE pause on school solar rooftop leases with PPAs

03/09/2025

At our request the Department for Education provided the official update below. In sh …

Grand Union Community Energy Secures Energy Redress Funding to continue the innovative Heating Project

Grand Union Community Energy Secures Energy Redress Funding to continue the innovative Heating Project

20/08/2025

Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE), a local community energy group working across Da …

Treasury blocks school solar but summer installs may go ahead. CEE working on a long-term solution

Treasury blocks school solar but summer installs may go ahead. CEE working on a long-term solution

24/07/2025

HM Treasury has recently intervened to block the Department for Education (DfE) from …