We’re the national voice for community energy
Featured News
16 Jul 2026
Community Energy England’s response to DfE announcement
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a pilot procurement programme on 150 schools and colleges to mobilise private finance to install rooftop solar – which community energy has been doing successfully for decades.
WHO WE ARE
Putting people at the heart of the energy transition
Representing hundreds of community energy and associated organisations, we are the only organisation dedicated to representing and supporting the community energy sector across England.
What we do
We’re creating the conditions for community energy to thrive and scale
Our vision is a thriving community energy sector, integrated into and powering a fair, zero-carbon energy system.
We work to achieve three key outcomes.
Influence
The policy and regulatory environment supports significant growth of community energy
Engage
There is increased demand for collaborating and investing in community energy
Enable
Community energy organisations across England have access to the resources, support and skills needed to grow in capacity, scale and impact.
Latest news
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Community Energy England welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Community Energy England (CEE) congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister and welcomes the vision set out in his first speech. The Prime Minister’s commitment to building a new political and economic model that gives people and places more power, invests in people’s success, and enables communities to shape their own futures closely reflects the […] -
Community Energy England’s response to DfE announcement
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a pilot procurement programme on 150 schools and colleges to mobilise private finance to install rooftop solar – which community energy has been doing successfully for decades. -
The evolution of Community Energy, and what to consider when taking Community Energy into the mainstream
BWCE’s Head of Marketing and Communication, Julia O’Connor caught up with Managing Director, Pete Capener, to discuss the evolution of Community Energy, and what to consider when taking Community Energy into the mainstream – see the Q&A below. Q/ Pete you’ve been involved in community energy for many years. Can you reflect on what has […]
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Cllr Ben Crystall, East Herts District Council & Hertford Energy Now
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Philip Jackson, Founder and Director, Thermly
“Exhibiting at the Community Energy Conference was a brilliant way to launch our membership with Community Energy England. The event connected Ennovus with inspiring organisations driving local energy projects, and the team’s support has been exceptional.”
James Towell, Ennovus Solutions