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Show filtersCo-op Power’s new MD says energy sector must co-operate for a green future
The energy buying group highlighted the co-operative procurement model as a way of protecting customers from…
Can co-ops help Germany tackle the challenges of Energiewende?
Dr Andreas Wieg, of the German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation, assesses the state of the national…
‘Building something beautiful’: The state of community energy in Europe
We speak to Dirk Vansintjan of REScoop about how a co-operative way of working can drive…
Kaua’i Island Electric Cooperative’s journey to 100% renewable power
In addition to the environmental benefit, the increase in green energy has helped the co-op achieve…
Will community energy finally get its moment in the sun?
'Our vision is something we could grow to 20 times its current size with just modest…
Developing citizen-led climate solutions: New projects from Carbon Co-op
Co-founder Jonathan Atkinson discussess two new projects, Oldham Energy Futures and Power Shaper
New solar co-op project launches in Scotland
Dundee Renewable Energy Society hopes the project will generate £10,000 a year to support community projects
Co-ops launch community share offer to give homes low-carbon retrofits
Carbon Co-op and Urbed want to raise £550,000 to eco-refurbish 1,150 homes and train 3,500 contractors…
US electric co-ops on track to restore power to members in Louisiana and Mississippi
Most co-ops in Mississippi completed restoration work last week but in Louisiana the process could take…
Croatia’s coal phase-out: How co-ops can help with climate targets
Set up in 2016, the Green Energy Cooperative is helping communities develop renewable power sources