Thousands sign petition for community energy

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey has been presented with a petition signed by nearly 60,000 calling for communities to be empowered to take control of their own energy. The petition was presented by the Community Energy Coalition, which has been showcasing local energy projects across the country as part […]

Brixton community energy leading the way

With the launch of the Community Energy Fortnight this week, ELN Reporter Vicky Ellis talks to Energy Secretary Ed Davey and a community energy group about the importance of locally-owned green projects.

Community energy projects showcased around the UK

A two-week initiative to showcase community owned renewable energy projects and energy saving schemes has been launched. The Community Energy Fortnight consists of a number of events at existing projects to highlight the upsides of community energy as well as workshops to help people get involved. They include a National Trust walking tour of hydroelectric […]