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Growth through acquisition: Ways to expand the co-op energy sector

'A lot of the commercial entities are often tax-incentivised, they’re not in it for long-term ownership.…

New acquisition boosts generating capacity Community Power Cornwall

The co-op says the purchase of privately owned assets is a viable way for the community…

Harnessing technology to build heat-sharing co-ops

Woodchip burners, ground-sourcing heat loops and household battery storage all point the way to a new…

£4m bond issue launched for UK’s largest crowdfunded community solar farm

'This can keep money in the local economy and turn energy production into an asset for…

Making a difference: Community Energy Conference looks at regulation and tech

Representatives of the sector met in Manchester to plot a course for community-owned energy projects

Community energy faces tough times unless government policy changes, report warns

'It is clear that the community energy sector has suffered in 2017 and dramatic changes are…

80% of Brits want more state support for local green community energy

'Consumers have relatively little control of how it is generated and who benefits ... Community energy…

Coop Sweden to deliver food with electric trucks

'I see it as a starting point for electrifying parts of our transport by road, which…

Will the UK miss out on Europe’s energy co-op revolution?

Ed Mayo of Co-operatives UK welcomes an EU drive for renewables on the continent – but…

Community energy project builds on its success with second share offer

'It’s an ethical investment that helps schools save money on their bills and reduces carbon emissions.…

Community-owned sports academy aims to change lives in Northern Ireland

Ballymacash Sports Academy wants to serve all sections of the community

Co-operators recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Jim McCrum of Rathfriland Farmer’s Co-op, Annette Heslop of Energy4All and Margaret Casely-Hayford of the Co-op…