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"Maximise community benefit from wind farms!" 💬 A councillor is calling for more focus on making sure renewable projects deliver real value for local communities - from funding local initiatives to creating new opportunities 🤝 www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/2511499...

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A historic energy shift in China! 🚀 For the first time ever, China’s wind & solar capacity has overtaken thermal power — a huge moment for the world's biggest energy consumer. 🇨🇳⚡ A surge in new installations is powering this major leap toward a cleaner future. 🌱 energynews.pro/en/chinas-wi...

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🌞 Pakistan’s Solar Shock! 🌞 By the end of 2024, Pakistan quietly stunned the world by importing 22 GW worth of solar panels — in just one year!⚡ That's not a typo — it's a record-smashing move that’s put them firmly in the global clean energy spotlight 🙌 cleantechnica.com/2025/04/04/p...

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🗣️ "It just makes sense and gives everyone who lives in the area the opportunity to participate." Preston Park Community Energy is expanding — bringing clean, affordable power to even more homes across Brighton 💚 We love seeing community energy in action! www.sussexexpress.co.uk/arts-and-cul...

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💨 Big news for clean energy! The UK Government has fast-tracked £300 million in funding to boost offshore wind supply chains — backing homegrown innovation in floating platforms, cabling & more 🙌 www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...

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How did a bold idea turn into a joint venture that’s backed hundreds of community projects across the UK? 💡🌍 We’ve shared the story behind our journey so far — and what’s coming next as we continue to back people-powered energy. Read our blog: www.younity.coop/blogs/blog/o...

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Californian community solar savings (now that’s a mouthful!) A new report shows that rolling out 5.4 GW of community solar + storage in California could save $6.5 billion over the next 20 years 🤯 Not only cutting costs, but boosting green energy security too 🔒 auroraer.com/media/commun...

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🌍 Despite global political shifts, China’s commitment to tackling climate change remains steadfast, says President Xi Jinping. In a speech at a UN-Brazil summit, Xi reaffirmed that China’s climate action will continue, focusing on a "just energy transition." 🎯🙌 www.reuters.com/world/china/...

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The world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage ❌ If we're holding governments accountable, we must do the same with these corporations. We need a new model — one led by people, not profit. Local, low-carbon, & focused on people & planet. apnews.com/article/clim...

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A little bit of rain can’t put us off! ☔ Yesterday, we had the pleasure of touring Southill Solar — a 4.5 MW community-owned solar farm we support through a bespoke PPA. Since 2016, it’s been a shining example of community engagement, smart land management & biodiversity in action. 🌱⚡

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📉 Less than half of Scottish homeowners feel their community is thriving — and 1 in 4 don’t take part in local activities. Could community energy be the answer? 🤝 Local jobs & volunteering 📖 Community projects 🌍 Action on climate change www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/community/sc...

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📊 Every number tells a story! By submitting your annual data, community energy groups help show the true scale & impact of the sector — from carbon saved to communities supported. 🌍💚 Your data powers the case for funding, policy change & recognition. Submit now 👇 sots.communityenergyengland.org

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💡 At Younity, we support community-led renewable energy — with funding, PPAs & a free platform to help local groups thrive. From bespoke workshops to connecting skilled volunteers, we’re making clean energy fairer & more people-powered 🌍 Explore what we offer 👉 www.younity.coop/supporting-c...

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Renewable energy must do more than power the grid — it must empower communities 💡 East Lothian faces 13 new proposals — and leaders are urging developers to do better. 🗣️ “We’re at a critical moment… big developers must think differently.” www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2508260...

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🌍 Happy Earth Day! 💚 We’re celebrating people-powered change — because a cleaner, greener future starts in our communities. 🏘️🌱 From rooftop solar to local energy projects that put power (literally) in people’s hands, community energy is key to tackling the climate crisis together 🙌

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🌍 Big news from @nationalgrid.bsky.social! They're working with communities to build a cleaner, more secure energy future – through their LionLink project ⚡ This new subsea & underground interconnector will help deliver renewable energy to 2.5 million homes. uk.news.yahoo.com/national-gri...

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📡☀️ How much land do UK solar farms really use? Researchers at Lancaster University just gave us the clearest picture yet, using satellites to map it out. Their findings? Solar farms occupy just 0.06%–0.07% of UK land... and that doesn’t include rooftop solar! www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/researc...

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🌊 Extreme marine heatwaves have tripled in just 80 years 🌡️ Back in the 1940s, our oceans faced around 15 days of extreme heat each year. Today? That number has surged to nearly 50 days annually — all driven by climate change. oceanographicmagazine.com/news/climate...

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🌞 Great news for our friends at @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social!🌞 Resonance has committed £800,000 to fund rooftop solar installations across the UK with Big Solar Co-op. This is a big step towards their 100MW solar goal by 2030! 🚀 www.thebusinessdesk.com/south-west/n...

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🌍 Big win for climate action! A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must unfreeze BILLIONS in climate and infrastructure funding 🙌 This decision will help drive forward much-needed initiatives that support sustainable infrastructure 🌱 www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

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🧟‍♂️ Say goodbye to ‘zombie projects’ – and hello to real progress! Ofgem is clearing the backlog & fast-tracking projects that are ready to go and aligned with national clean energy goals 🚀 We could see more renewables powering homes by 2026! ⚡🌱 www.edie.net/zombie-proje...

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☀️ Scunthorpe's solar is soaring! ☀️ Local schools & community buildings generated a record-breaking 114,855 kWh of clean energy this March – nearly 3x more than last year! Huge well done to our friends at @nlce2024.bsky.social for making it happen 🙌 www.northlincs.gov.uk/news/soaring...

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📚☀️ Big news for London’s classrooms! 38 schools are set to get solar panels, heat pumps & eco upgrades thanks to Sadiq Khan’s £2.9m Greener Schools initiative — with councils topping it up with £9.6m! Each school could save around £15k a year on energy bills 💸 www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

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💨 Powering homes, people & possibility! Loving seeing Carbon Co-op shine a spotlight on community energy as part of their 25 Big Local Actions campaign ✊ Whether you’re new to CE or a seasoned vet, this is a lovely read — and not just because we get a shoutout 😉 carboncopy.eco/takeaction/g...

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☀️ Quietly leading the way… Pakistan has become one of the world’s biggest solar importers — without fanfare or big announcements. Amid economic challenges, the country is turning to solar not just as a climate solution, but as an economic lifeline. 🌍💡 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

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We had an absolute blast at the @energy4alluk.bsky.social conference last week! 🚀 It was a real honour to be invited — it's always brilliant to see organisations hosting conferences like these to bring their co-ops together, share updates & celebrate success. This one was no different! 🙌

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🌟 Amazing to see @bristolcityleap.bsky.social getting the recognition it deserves! Their partnership is entering year 3 of a 20-year plan to cut carbon & transform the city’s energy system. Big ambitions, big impact. ⚡🌱 A true blueprint for net-zero cities. 🙌 www.bristol247.com/business/new...

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Power to the people? 🌍 The IDC has launched an inquiry into UK aid for community-led energy 💡 With 750 million people still without electricity, the inquiry will explore how local energy projects can help tackle global energy poverty! committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...

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💡Community groups in Leicestershire — this one’s for you! £140k in funding is up for grabs to kickstart local energy & energy efficiency projects ⚡ Part of the Get Ready Community Energy Fund, it’s all about cutting carbon & backing community solutions 🙌 www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/communi...

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🦘 Climate confusion down under? 🦘 After mixed messages, the Coalition now says it’s committed to the Paris Agreement — but plans to review Australia’s climate targets if elected ✊ Labor’s 2030 target stays at a 43% cut, but no word yet on 2035 👀 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

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Scotland’s largest community solar farm is set to shine bright! ☀️ Arran Community Renewables, a Community Benefit Society on the beautiful Isle of Arran, has been granted planning consent for a 6 MW solar farm! Fantastic news for Scotland’s green future! 💚 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2507608...

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The community energy sector is thriving! 🙌 In 2024, 69,500 members were part of almost 600 organisations across the UK, making a real impact: 💡 Contributing £12.9m to local economies 💰 Saving £4.4m through energy efficiency improvements and expert advice. That's what you call making a difference!

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Since the 2015 Paris Agreement, nearly 60 countries have scaled back plans for new coal plants, and 35 nations — including Germany & South Korea — have scrapped coal entirely ❌ Even major users like Turkey, Vietnam & Japan have cut their coal pipeline by 98% 🙌 www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-nea...

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🚨 Trump signs executive orders to boost U.S. coal as power demand rises. Coal once powered 50% of U.S. electricity—now it’s under 20%. ⚡ Cheaper, cleaner energy like wind, solar & gas is on the rise. So why double down on coal? Why take a step back? 🌍 www.reuters.com/business/ene...

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This is what community energy is all about 🙌 Empowering local communities to take climate action, raise awareness about environmental issues, and help families cut their energy bills. These are the stories we love to see! www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2...

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⚡ EU delays 2040 climate target proposal beyond Q1… but Europe just had its warmest March on record. 🌡️ These 2 headlines were posted less than 3 weeks apart — a stark reminder that climate action can’t wait. ⏳ This is happening right now, and we need achievable targets with feasible action plans.

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🌍 Clean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024 — the highest since the 1940s! ⚡🌱 Ember’s report shows solar has been the fastest-growing energy source for 20 years ☀️🚀 The future is bright, and solar is leading the way! 🌞 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Did you know Belgium was the first country in Europe to ditch coal for good? ❌ Back in 2016, they shut down their last coal-fired power plant — years ahead of most countries — setting the pace for a cleaner, greener future. 🌍⚡ Who’s next? 👀 www.brusselstimes.com/environment/...

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We’re proud to provide our award-winning service to over 350 community energy projects across the UK. Each one is led by passionate climate champions taking action — not just for the planet, but for their communities too ✊ Want to learn more about their stories? 👉 www.younity.coop/community-en...

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⚡ A clean power army is on the rise! Young people to be trained as engineers, welders & technicians in a major push to skill up the next generation for green energy jobs 🌱🛠️ The goal? Clean power by 2030 — and thousands of new opportunities along the way ✊ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Is there a better way to start a Monday morning than to see community energy projects secure funding? 13 projects across the UK have secured funding to cut carbon, lower bills & support vulnerable residents 👏 www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/com...

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Today, we’ve set up shop at the Midlands Net Zero Hub in Nottingham 📍 We’re here to hear directly from groups about what they need to make their projects succeed! If you see us, grab us for a chat about funding, volunteers, or anything and everything about community energy 🙌

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🌱⚡ 5 Years of Powering Communities & What’s Next ⚡🌱 Five years ago, Co-op Energy & @octopus.energy joined forces to back community energy. Since then, we’ve come a long way! Take a look at our journey so far—and what’s next 👇 🔗 www.younity.coop/blogs/blog/o...

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Want to take real climate action while supporting your community? 🌍⚡ Energise Leamington is launching its first projects this year & needs volunteers—no experience needed, just passion & drive! Interested? Sign up now on Community Energy Connect: 🔗 www.younity.coop/community-energy-connect

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Did you know that in Denmark, 67% of onshore wind farms are co-owned through shared ownership, while in Germany, communities own half of all onshore wind? But in Scotland, co-ownership stands at just 0.2%—and this community has had enough ❌ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505450...

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Is there anything better than seeing a community energy group get a shout-out for their amazing work? A huge congratulations to Staffordshire Community Energy, who picked up an award last month for their pioneering fuel poverty project! 🏆 www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...

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It’s not just world leaders calling for climate action—it’s all of us🌍 As former leaders urge the EU to stay strong on its green agenda, ordinary people everywhere are pushing for a cleaner, fairer future too. www.reuters.com/sustainabili....

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