Reports and publications produced or supported by Community Energy England.

See our 2022 Annual Report here

See our 2022 Policy and Advocacy Highlights here

See our most recent State of the Sector Report here.

State of the Sector 2019 Report 

In June 2019, Community Energy England and Community Energy Wales launched the third State of the Sector Report, with data until the end of 2018. The research was conducted and report created by Scene and we are grateful to sponsor SP Energy Networks and supporters Electricity North West and Northern Powergrid.

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Catalysing People-powered Energy in Yorkshire and the Humber Report 2019 

This report summarises a research project undertaken by CRESR and Community Energy England to gauge the opportunities and challenges for the community energy sector in Yorkshire and the Humber, and the value of improved regional coordination. The research was conducted in 2018.

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Community Energy in the North West - Sector Survey 2018 

Electricity North West will play a key role in the delivery of a future energy system in the North West of England. One of the ways they are leading the North West to zero carbon is to help people and businesses across the region to generate their own energy. Community Energy England, with support from Scene worked with Electricity North West to learn more about people and diversity within the community energy sector, the impacts and benefits of energy projects, the motivations and challenges faced and the future of the community energy sector.

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Community Energy Regional Research - The South, South East & London 

We partnered with Community Energy South and UK Power Networks, with support from Community Energy East and Community Energy London to conduct a survey of Community Energy groups in London and the East, South, South East of England to understand more about their needs and aspirations from industry and future energy networks.

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State of the Sector Report 2018 

Community Energy England and Community Energy Wales launch the second State of the Sector Report 2018. This report builds upon the landmark report first launched in 2017. Thanks to Scene Connect for preparing the report on behalf of Community Energy England and Community Energy Wales. Proudly sponsored by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Electricity North West, Northern Powergrid and Westmill Solar Co-operative.

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State of the Sector Report 2018 - Executive Summary  

Executive summary of the State of the Sector Report 2018. Thanks to Scene for consulting and to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Electricity North West, Northern Powergrid and Westmill Solar Co-operative for sponsoring this report.

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