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A Wheely Great N76 Trip
Back when the sky was still blue and the N76 partners were getting ready for a busy summer of activities, the N76 group and guests
Community Energy Fortnight 2023: 10 – 23 June
Bolster our sector’s message for change, to enable our communities to thrive!
New EVs at Orkney’s Co Wheels Car Club
Exciting news for sustainable transport enthusiasts! Orkney’s Car Club has just received two brand-new electric vehicles (EVs). The new additions to the car club are two MG4s, a multiple award-winning electric car with a range of over 200 miles.
Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan published
The Scottish Government has published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, which sets out key ambitions for a just energy transition that benefits
Smart Energy Hero
Smart Energy GB and TV presenter Julia Bradbury launched a campaign last month to shine a light on the efforts of energy heroes who are
An N76 Adventure: Learning Visit to Beattock Station Action Group and Ettrick & Yarrow Development Trust
On a windy, rainy and downright Scottish November morning, the N76 in Motion group and guests set off on a learning visit to two community-driven
Opinion piece regarding hydrogen in Scotland
Community Energy Scotland has written a position paper on hydrogen to support the Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions (HI-ACT) centre. This paper forms our
The National Campaign for a Community Energy Revolution
Image courtesy of Aberdeen Community Energy Community energy has the potential to significantly reduce the costs that we all must pay for our energy. The
N76 Energy in Motion Kick-off
Part 1 Earlier this month, the six partners that make up the N76 project, alongside three members of Community Energy Scotland staff – Matthew Logan,
What is the RIIO-ED2 Business Plan and why is it important for Community Energy?
For the last two years, in addition to his regular role, CES’ Benny Talbot has been inputting to the RIIO ED2 process for deciding how
Three Months On: Reflections on the legacy of COP26
Given another winter of restrictions, variants, uncertainty, and now punishing storms, it would be easy to forget that only three months ago, Glasgow played host
Local energy solutions: an important tool in alleviating fuel poverty
Unprecedented increases in energy costs are set to have a devastating impact on households across Scotland this winter. £250 has been added to average bills compared
A Wheely Great N76 Trip
Back when the sky was still blue and the N76 partners were getting ready for a busy summer of activities, the N76 group and guests
Community Energy Fortnight 2023: 10 – 23 June
Bolster our sector’s message for change, to enable our communities to thrive!
New EVs at Orkney’s Co Wheels Car Club
Exciting news for sustainable transport enthusiasts! Orkney’s Car Club has just received two brand-new electric vehicles (EVs). The new additions to the car club are two MG4s, a multiple award-winning electric car with a range of over 200 miles.
Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan published
The Scottish Government has published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, which sets out key ambitions for a just energy transition that benefits
Smart Energy Hero
Smart Energy GB and TV presenter Julia Bradbury launched a campaign last month to shine a light on the efforts of energy heroes who are
An N76 Adventure: Learning Visit to Beattock Station Action Group and Ettrick & Yarrow Development Trust
On a windy, rainy and downright Scottish November morning, the N76 in Motion group and guests set off on a learning visit to two community-driven
Opinion piece regarding hydrogen in Scotland
Community Energy Scotland has written a position paper on hydrogen to support the Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions (HI-ACT) centre. This paper forms our
The National Campaign for a Community Energy Revolution
Image courtesy of Aberdeen Community Energy Community energy has the potential to significantly reduce the costs that we all must pay for our energy. The
N76 Energy in Motion Kick-off
Part 1 Earlier this month, the six partners that make up the N76 project, alongside three members of Community Energy Scotland staff – Matthew Logan,
What is the RIIO-ED2 Business Plan and why is it important for Community Energy?
For the last two years, in addition to his regular role, CES’ Benny Talbot has been inputting to the RIIO ED2 process for deciding how
Three Months On: Reflections on the legacy of COP26
Given another winter of restrictions, variants, uncertainty, and now punishing storms, it would be easy to forget that only three months ago, Glasgow played host
Local energy solutions: an important tool in alleviating fuel poverty
Unprecedented increases in energy costs are set to have a devastating impact on households across Scotland this winter. £250 has been added to average bills compared
