Community Energy Scotland
@cescotland.bsky.social
Our aim is to strengthen and empower local communities to manage and benefit from their contributions to a low-carbon society.
Thank you @alynsmith.bsky.social for highlighting Community Energy Scotland's ideas for increasing community ownership of energy assets on BBC Debate Night!
Find out more here: communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
Find out more here: communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
October 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Thank you @alynsmith.bsky.social for highlighting Community Energy Scotland's ideas for increasing community ownership of energy assets on BBC Debate Night!
Find out more here: communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
Find out more here: communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
We're supporting climate action in Scotland!
🤝Connecting communities to support local energy & decarbonisation
💡Sharing resources & events
📝Helping islands plan community climate action
📣 Advocating for policy change on community energy
Read more: communityenergy.scot/projects/
#ScotClimateWeek
🤝Connecting communities to support local energy & decarbonisation
💡Sharing resources & events
📝Helping islands plan community climate action
📣 Advocating for policy change on community energy
Read more: communityenergy.scot/projects/
#ScotClimateWeek
October 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We're supporting climate action in Scotland!
🤝Connecting communities to support local energy & decarbonisation
💡Sharing resources & events
📝Helping islands plan community climate action
📣 Advocating for policy change on community energy
Read more: communityenergy.scot/projects/
#ScotClimateWeek
🤝Connecting communities to support local energy & decarbonisation
💡Sharing resources & events
📝Helping islands plan community climate action
📣 Advocating for policy change on community energy
Read more: communityenergy.scot/projects/
#ScotClimateWeek
Our 3rd manifesto ask is to use planning legislation to rule out new renewables and storage developments that don’t provide shared ownership or community benefit funds at a fair level. ⚖️
Planning decisions on projects up to 50MW are devolved, and Scotland should be using these powers. 🧑⚖️📜
Planning decisions on projects up to 50MW are devolved, and Scotland should be using these powers. 🧑⚖️📜
September 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our 3rd manifesto ask is to use planning legislation to rule out new renewables and storage developments that don’t provide shared ownership or community benefit funds at a fair level. ⚖️
Planning decisions on projects up to 50MW are devolved, and Scotland should be using these powers. 🧑⚖️📜
Planning decisions on projects up to 50MW are devolved, and Scotland should be using these powers. 🧑⚖️📜
Ask #2 is to use public land to boost community energy. 📈
When new leases are issued for repowering windfarms, community energy companies should have ‘first dibs’.
We could meet the target (👇) by transferring 1/3rd of the renewables on public forestry land into community hands.
🎥 bit.ly/4nc2lpD
When new leases are issued for repowering windfarms, community energy companies should have ‘first dibs’.
We could meet the target (👇) by transferring 1/3rd of the renewables on public forestry land into community hands.
🎥 bit.ly/4nc2lpD
September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ask #2 is to use public land to boost community energy. 📈
When new leases are issued for repowering windfarms, community energy companies should have ‘first dibs’.
We could meet the target (👇) by transferring 1/3rd of the renewables on public forestry land into community hands.
🎥 bit.ly/4nc2lpD
When new leases are issued for repowering windfarms, community energy companies should have ‘first dibs’.
We could meet the target (👇) by transferring 1/3rd of the renewables on public forestry land into community hands.
🎥 bit.ly/4nc2lpD
Our first ask is a target: 🎯 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030.
That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”
That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”
September 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our first ask is a target: 🎯 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030.
That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”
That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”
📣We’ve published our manifesto recommendations for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections!
It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system.
👀👉 communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system.
👀👉 communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📣We’ve published our manifesto recommendations for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections!
It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system.
👀👉 communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system.
👀👉 communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...
Fuel poverty is on the rise but the work of the Community Energy sector in supporting communities and improving local economic wellbeing, provides a clear route for action.
The full State of the Sector report will be out soon!
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social
The full State of the Sector report will be out soon!
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Fuel poverty is on the rise but the work of the Community Energy sector in supporting communities and improving local economic wellbeing, provides a clear route for action.
The full State of the Sector report will be out soon!
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social
The full State of the Sector report will be out soon!
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social
Community Energy organisations have played a vital role in making our State of the Sector report possible.
It will be used to promote the impact and importance of Community Energy in making our communities more resilient in the face of climate change.
Full report coming at the end of August!
It will be used to promote the impact and importance of Community Energy in making our communities more resilient in the face of climate change.
Full report coming at the end of August!
August 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Community Energy organisations have played a vital role in making our State of the Sector report possible.
It will be used to promote the impact and importance of Community Energy in making our communities more resilient in the face of climate change.
Full report coming at the end of August!
It will be used to promote the impact and importance of Community Energy in making our communities more resilient in the face of climate change.
Full report coming at the end of August!
Ahead of our 2025 State of the Sector Report, we're sharing highlights showing the impact of Community Energy in the UK. First up - new jobs and thousands of volunteers building capacity and increasing resilience at a local level. The full report is out at the end of August! #communityenergy
August 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ahead of our 2025 State of the Sector Report, we're sharing highlights showing the impact of Community Energy in the UK. First up - new jobs and thousands of volunteers building capacity and increasing resilience at a local level. The full report is out at the end of August! #communityenergy
📢 Catch up on our Investing In Community Energy financing webinars from the last couple of weeks and find out which type of financing could benefit your community energy project plans.
Check them out in our Resources webpage link:
communityenergy.scot/resources/
Check them out in our Resources webpage link:
communityenergy.scot/resources/
July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📢 Catch up on our Investing In Community Energy financing webinars from the last couple of weeks and find out which type of financing could benefit your community energy project plans.
Check them out in our Resources webpage link:
communityenergy.scot/resources/
Check them out in our Resources webpage link:
communityenergy.scot/resources/
📢 Fantastic to see this ambitious community heat initiative moving forward. East Lothian Heat (community organisation) want to give communities a meaningful say over where their heating comes from, how much it costs, and how the profits are used.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📢 Fantastic to see this ambitious community heat initiative moving forward. East Lothian Heat (community organisation) want to give communities a meaningful say over where their heating comes from, how much it costs, and how the profits are used.
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🚨 Urgent! If you have a demand, generation or storage project that is necessary to the delivery of key regional priorities but also requires energy infrastructure investment, then please get in touch!
Contact us by this Friday using the following email:
[email protected]
Contact us by this Friday using the following email:
[email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
🚨 Urgent! If you have a demand, generation or storage project that is necessary to the delivery of key regional priorities but also requires energy infrastructure investment, then please get in touch!
Contact us by this Friday using the following email:
[email protected]
Contact us by this Friday using the following email:
[email protected]
🚨 Last call for tomorrow's CEF webinars!
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July 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 Last call for tomorrow's CEF webinars!
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🚨 Last call for today's CEF webinar at 14:00
Today's focus is on long term finance and new energy generation viability.
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Today's focus is on long term finance and new energy generation viability.
Sign up now for free via the link:
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July 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🚨 Last call for today's CEF webinar at 14:00
Today's focus is on long term finance and new energy generation viability.
Sign up now for free via the link:
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Today's focus is on long term finance and new energy generation viability.
Sign up now for free via the link:
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📣 Dates for your diary: Community Energy Fortnight!
1st - 14th July
As part of the Energy Learning Network, we'll be hosting a series of webinars focused on the theme of Investing in Community Energy.
If any sessions interest you sign up via our website:
communityenergy.scot/projects/ene...
1st - 14th July
As part of the Energy Learning Network, we'll be hosting a series of webinars focused on the theme of Investing in Community Energy.
If any sessions interest you sign up via our website:
communityenergy.scot/projects/ene...
June 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📣 Dates for your diary: Community Energy Fortnight!
1st - 14th July
As part of the Energy Learning Network, we'll be hosting a series of webinars focused on the theme of Investing in Community Energy.
If any sessions interest you sign up via our website:
communityenergy.scot/projects/ene...
1st - 14th July
As part of the Energy Learning Network, we'll be hosting a series of webinars focused on the theme of Investing in Community Energy.
If any sessions interest you sign up via our website:
communityenergy.scot/projects/ene...
🌍 Wondering what a world without fossil fuels looks like? Join us at Kinning Park Complex in Glasgow to explore people-powered energy futures! Free vegan/GF lunch by MILK Cafe + childcare available. Accessible venue. ✨
Saturday June 28th
Sign up via the link: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
Saturday June 28th
Sign up via the link: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
June 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌍 Wondering what a world without fossil fuels looks like? Join us at Kinning Park Complex in Glasgow to explore people-powered energy futures! Free vegan/GF lunch by MILK Cafe + childcare available. Accessible venue. ✨
Saturday June 28th
Sign up via the link: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
Saturday June 28th
Sign up via the link: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
🌍 Last week, CES’s Amanda Grimm spoke to the UK Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
Amanda outlined how community ownership is vital for a just energy transition, helping ensure profits from renewable assets stay and benefit the local community.
#CommunityOwnership
Amanda outlined how community ownership is vital for a just energy transition, helping ensure profits from renewable assets stay and benefit the local community.
#CommunityOwnership
June 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🌍 Last week, CES’s Amanda Grimm spoke to the UK Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
Amanda outlined how community ownership is vital for a just energy transition, helping ensure profits from renewable assets stay and benefit the local community.
#CommunityOwnership
Amanda outlined how community ownership is vital for a just energy transition, helping ensure profits from renewable assets stay and benefit the local community.
#CommunityOwnership
This week, CES’s Anna Philbrick and Charlie Black spoke at the Climate Action Awareness Session in Clydebank, sharing insights on the benefits of community energy.
The event was organised by West Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub with support from Selina Ross (WDCVS) and Amanda Kean (council).
The event was organised by West Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub with support from Selina Ross (WDCVS) and Amanda Kean (council).
June 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This week, CES’s Anna Philbrick and Charlie Black spoke at the Climate Action Awareness Session in Clydebank, sharing insights on the benefits of community energy.
The event was organised by West Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub with support from Selina Ross (WDCVS) and Amanda Kean (council).
The event was organised by West Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub with support from Selina Ross (WDCVS) and Amanda Kean (council).
⚡ Has your project benefited from investment, community shares, or grant funding?
We want to hear your story! Share how investors or funders have supported your community energy work.
Tag us to spread the story and become part of community energy fortnight!
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy
We want to hear your story! Share how investors or funders have supported your community energy work.
Tag us to spread the story and become part of community energy fortnight!
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy
June 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⚡ Has your project benefited from investment, community shares, or grant funding?
We want to hear your story! Share how investors or funders have supported your community energy work.
Tag us to spread the story and become part of community energy fortnight!
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy
We want to hear your story! Share how investors or funders have supported your community energy work.
Tag us to spread the story and become part of community energy fortnight!
#cef2025 #investincommunityenergy
You're Invited! Join us for the 2025 CES AGM 🌍
Be part of shaping the future of community energy in Scotland! Our AGM is your chance to hear key updates, celebrate progress, and help guide what's next.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
To Attend Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
Be part of shaping the future of community energy in Scotland! Our AGM is your chance to hear key updates, celebrate progress, and help guide what's next.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
To Attend Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
June 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
You're Invited! Join us for the 2025 CES AGM 🌍
Be part of shaping the future of community energy in Scotland! Our AGM is your chance to hear key updates, celebrate progress, and help guide what's next.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
To Attend Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
Be part of shaping the future of community energy in Scotland! Our AGM is your chance to hear key updates, celebrate progress, and help guide what's next.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
To Attend Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
📣 We're pleased to announce Amanda Grimm, Policy Manager at Community Energy Scotland, will be speaking about community ownership at the Alternative Energy Futures Gathering on Sat 28 June in Glasgow!
Register Here: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
Register Here: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
June 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
📣 We're pleased to announce Amanda Grimm, Policy Manager at Community Energy Scotland, will be speaking about community ownership at the Alternative Energy Futures Gathering on Sat 28 June in Glasgow!
Register Here: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
Register Here: act.foe.scot/energy_futures
Together they covered key points:
✅ How community ownership puts value back into local communities
✅ The need for meaningful land reform to support local energy projects
✅ A just transition away from fossil fuels that doesn’t concentrate power and profits in the hands of a few big energy companies
✅ How community ownership puts value back into local communities
✅ The need for meaningful land reform to support local energy projects
✅ A just transition away from fossil fuels that doesn’t concentrate power and profits in the hands of a few big energy companies
May 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Together they covered key points:
✅ How community ownership puts value back into local communities
✅ The need for meaningful land reform to support local energy projects
✅ A just transition away from fossil fuels that doesn’t concentrate power and profits in the hands of a few big energy companies
✅ How community ownership puts value back into local communities
✅ The need for meaningful land reform to support local energy projects
✅ A just transition away from fossil fuels that doesn’t concentrate power and profits in the hands of a few big energy companies
📣 Brilliant points voiced this week from Sarah Boyack MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP in this week’s Scottish parliament debate on ‘Growing Community-Owned Energy in Scotland’ 👏
Scotland’s energy future must be fair, green, and community-led.
#CommunityEnergy #JustTransition #LandReform
Scotland’s energy future must be fair, green, and community-led.
#CommunityEnergy #JustTransition #LandReform
May 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📣 Brilliant points voiced this week from Sarah Boyack MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP in this week’s Scottish parliament debate on ‘Growing Community-Owned Energy in Scotland’ 👏
Scotland’s energy future must be fair, green, and community-led.
#CommunityEnergy #JustTransition #LandReform
Scotland’s energy future must be fair, green, and community-led.
#CommunityEnergy #JustTransition #LandReform
🌍 Last week, CES project manager Darragh presented at All-Energy regarding the success of partner collaboration through the Energy Learning Network (ELN).
ELN project supports the growth of community-led energy projects across the UK.
Learn more here: communityenergyscotland.org.uk/projects/ene...
ELN project supports the growth of community-led energy projects across the UK.
Learn more here: communityenergyscotland.org.uk/projects/ene...
May 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🌍 Last week, CES project manager Darragh presented at All-Energy regarding the success of partner collaboration through the Energy Learning Network (ELN).
ELN project supports the growth of community-led energy projects across the UK.
Learn more here: communityenergyscotland.org.uk/projects/ene...
ELN project supports the growth of community-led energy projects across the UK.
Learn more here: communityenergyscotland.org.uk/projects/ene...
📣 Tap Electric EV Charging Platform Webinar & Demo
Join us on Tuesday 27th of May from 3-4pm online
This session will provide an overview of Tap Electric’s free EV charging platform and let you ask questions directly to the Tap Electric team.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Tuesday 27th of May from 3-4pm online
This session will provide an overview of Tap Electric’s free EV charging platform and let you ask questions directly to the Tap Electric team.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
May 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📣 Tap Electric EV Charging Platform Webinar & Demo
Join us on Tuesday 27th of May from 3-4pm online
This session will provide an overview of Tap Electric’s free EV charging platform and let you ask questions directly to the Tap Electric team.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Tuesday 27th of May from 3-4pm online
This session will provide an overview of Tap Electric’s free EV charging platform and let you ask questions directly to the Tap Electric team.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...