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Hawaiian island energy co-op steps up drive for renewables

A Hawaiian utility co-op is aiming to produce 70% of its energy from renewables by 2030. The…

David Bird appointed Co-operative Energy CEO

Co-operative Energy has appointed David Bird as its new chief executive. He joins the organisation from…

Social Enterprise UK publishes its new year wishlist for ministers

Britain should move towards mutual solutions in areas like social care and transport, and should make sure…

Co-ops among the winners at the Social Enterprise UK Awards

Two co-operative bodies were recognised for their achievements at the UK Social Enterprise Awards last month. Dulas,…

Community for Renewables acquires the largest community solar project in the UK

Communities for Renewables (CfR) has announced the purchase and financing of the UK’s largest community solar…

Future Co-ops 2017 to look at post carbon co-ops

Can co-ops provide solutions to post carbon challenges? Future Co-ops delegates will try to explore this…

Co-op Energy chosen to take on 160,000 GB Energy Supply customers

Co-operative Energy has been chosen by energy regulator Ofgem to supply the 160,000 customers of bankrupt GB…

What are the legal implications of Brexit for co-ops?

The UK government intends to trigger Article 50 to leave the EU by March 2017 –…

Andy Burnham pledges to work with co-ops on grassroots devolution

Co-operatives would play a key role in Andy Burnham’s plans for Greater Manchester, the mayoral candidate…

Devolution can only work by empowering local communities, argues new report

The government’s devolution agenda must go beyond transferring power to local councils by empowering local communities,…

Flawed public perception of onshore wind sparks charity campaign

Analysis of British press coverage spanning five years shows articles are largely negative about wind power…

Energy co-op launches second share offer for community wind turbines

Small Wind Co-op has launched second tranche of shares to fund the installation of community wind…