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Understanding community energy

Community energy refers to energy related projects that ‘put people at the heart of the energy system’. 

This section of How To focuses on explaining and giving key resources about

  • What community energy is
  • Benefits and impact of the sector 
  • Key networks and institutions to look out for and partner with 

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