Here is a record of the policy responses we have submitted and our position on subjects that are receiving the attention of legislators.

You can download any of these responses as a PDF from this page. For a .docx version, please email Josh at j.barnes@communityenergyengland.org.

Policy Proposals from CEE response to ESNZ call for evidence 

In our response to the ESNZ committee's call for evidence on unlocking community energy, we made a series of policy proposals which you can read here.

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CEE response to Heat networks regulation: authorisation and regulatory oversight consultation 

With input and support from the Low Carbon Heat working group, CEE responded to DESNZ and Ofgem's consultation on Heat networks regulation: authorisation and regulatory oversight

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CEE response to Heat networks regulation: Implementing consumer protections consultation 

With input and support from the Low Carbon Heat working group, CEE responded to DESNZ and Ofgem's consultation on Heat networks regulation: Implementing consumer protections.

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CEE representation to HMT Spending Review 2025 

CEE submitted a representation to the Treasury ahead of the 2025 spending review, which included policy proposals for the Local Power Plan.

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CEE response to ESNZ Committee call for evidence: Unlocking community energy at scale 

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee put out a call for evidence on unlocking community energy at scale. In the past, committee reports based on these kinds of consultations have been very helpful to the community energy sector in arguing for policy changes.

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Response to NESO Financial Instrument call for input. 

The National Energy System Operator proposes a security fee' of £20k per MW for transmission connections to deter speculative or zombie applications. This would add around 20% to at-risk development costs for large scale projects and would render many large projects unfundable, thus damaging prospects for growing the sector to meet ambitous 8GW government targets

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