We believe we can only decarbonise at the speed and scale necessary if we bring people with us. Decentralised energy creates opportunities for engaged citizens, local ownership and control of where the benefit goes.
Local Authority and Community Energy Support
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Local and Community Energy Support
Recent Blog Posts
5 December 2023 Fostering closer collaboration between energy networks and local authorities
Collaborating for Local Net Zero Planning and Delivery sets out how local authorities and…
22 November 2023 Community benefits for transmission infrastructure: Regen’s view on the government’s plans
Regen is pleased to see the government announce wider community benefits as well as…
20 November 2023 Regen and SSEN Distribution working to develop thinking on Regional Energy Strategic Planners
Ofgem’s announcement of the Regional Energy Strategic Planner (RESP) is welcome recognition of the…
Local and Community Energy Support
Our Expertise
Mollie Atherton
Local Authorities Project Manager
Mollie leads Regen’s work with local authorities and is committed to accelerating change at…
Rebecca Ford
Head of demand and flexibility
Rebecca is Head of Demand and Flexibility at Regen, leading work at the nexus…
Olly Frankland
Electricity Storage Network lead
Olly leads the Electricity Storage Network, the industry group and voice for grid-scale electricity…
Rachel Hayes
Associate Director
Rachel is a key member of our leadership team and leads Regen’s strategic partnerships…
Poppy Maltby
Head of Cities and Regions
Poppy is Head of Cities and Regions at Regen. She is leading our work…
George Middlemiss
Local Energy Analyst
George is a local energy analyst who plays a key role in supporting Regen’s…
Shona Reid
Energy Analyst
Shona is an energy analyst who joined Regen in September 2022 after completing her…
Hannah Stanley
Stakeholder Manager
Hannah first joined Regen in 2017 quickly becoming the events manager and leading the…
Fraser Stewart
Just Transition Lead
Fraser is driving work on energy justice and just transitions at Regen. From a…
Prina Sumaria
Local Energy Coordinator
Prina specialises in local energy issues, supporting Regen's community energy programme. During her time at…
Rebecca Windemer
Planning and Communities Lead
Rebecca leads our work on planning and communities at Regen. She holds a PhD…