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Community Energy Scotland Members’ Conference Event 2023: The role of communities in delivering fair and inclusive decarbonisation.
Conference report coming soon!
See event details in our conference announcement link.
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Conference 2023: The role of communities in delivering fair and inclusive decarbonisation
We warmly invite you to our first in-person conference since 2019! Wednesday 27th September, Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL Overview This free event is being organised by Community Energy Scotland in collaboration with the Community Learning Exchange (Scottish Community Alliance – SCA). The aims of the conference are to: The Programme Afternoon focused groups will cover: We look forward to welcoming everyone to an interesting and valuable day for our members. Everyone is also
State of the Sector survey 2021
A first for Community Energy Scotland – we are delighted to announce that the 2021 State of the Sector survey is now live!
We the Power – a launchpad for Community Energy Fortnight 14-27 June
We the Power is a film (approx. 35 mins) about the citizen-led community-energy movement in Europe and the visionaries lighting the way. The film was created by the Patagonia company. ‘We the Power’ is also the theme for Community Energy Fortnight, a programme that will run 14 – 27 June – keep a look out on our social media platforms for more information over the coming weeks. Whether your community has already experienced the benefits
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Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 – CES Briefing Note
There are new public charging regulations coming this month which should make it easier to charge an EV in public over the next few years.
PRESS RELEASE: Community Energy Scotland calls on UK Government to not forget Scotland in Energy Bill buy-off
11 August 2023 Community Energy Scotland (CES) has expressed its deep disappointment today at the UK Government’s announcement of the new Community Energy Fund. The
Conference 2023: The role of communities in delivering fair and inclusive decarbonisation
We warmly invite you to our first in-person conference since 2019! Wednesday 27th September, Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL Overview This free event is
Carbon Neutral Islands
The Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) project aims to support six island communities towards achieving net zero by 2040, acting as Lighthouse Communities in Scotland’s decarbonisation
Community Energy Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government’s Draft Energy Strategy & Just Transition Plan
Click through for the link to our full response to the consultation.
A step closer to community renewables selling energy locally
Yesterday we wrote, on behalf of our members, to Scotland’s MPs urging them to attend the House of Commons’ second reading of the Local Energy
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.
Sustainable Transport Webinar
Peer to peer learning online event on Sustainable Transport – delivered by Stuart Masson from the Huntly Travel Hub and Eoin MacNeil of Volunteer Action Barra & Vatersay.
Orkney and Shetland studies win Net Zero Living funding
Orkney and Shetland have been chosen as two of 31 innovation locations in the UK, to conduct three-month feasibility studies examining how to overcome some
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
Scotland’s climate targets at risk unless meaningful action starts now
The Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment of Scotland’s progress in reducing emissions concludes that the Scottish Government lacks a clear delivery plan and has not
Energy Prices Bill joint statement
We strongly agree with the Government that we need to create a fairer energy system for all and we also agree that the Government needs
