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Europe, renewables and the future of community energy

In its recently released Clean Energy Package, the European Commission finally acknowledged that energy communities –…

Book review: How Germany’s energy revolution solves more than just climate change

The first chapter of Energy Democracy is titled ‘Energiewende: The Solution to More Problems than Climate…

Trump’s budget blueprint sees cuts for co-ops and credit unions

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a $1.15 trillion budget blueprint featuring a $54bn boost in defence spending…

Co-op Energy commits to community energy development

Co-op Energy has announced a new range of targets for community energy development in the UK.…

Co-ops are key players in building a Zero Carbon Britain

What role can co-operatives play in reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions? A new report by…

The end of oil – a co-operative opportunity?

Now in its 10th year, this year’s Future Co-ops conference – ‘Post Carbon Co-ops’ – addressed…

Co-op-inspired energy business aims to take on the Big Six

Two entrepreneurs are launching a customer-owned energy firm to take on the big energy companies. The…

Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year

The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…

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,…