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
Local & Community Energy Support
Recent Projects
Hebrides and Orkney – Future Load Growth Investigation
Within their RIIO-ED2 business plan, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) identified the need…
Northern Powergrid Community Energy Engagement Programme
The community energy sector in Northern Powergrid’s region has seen significant developments in the…
Devon Community Energy Network support
The Devon Community Energy Network (DCEN) is network of community energy stakeholders in Devon…
Local & Community Energy Support
Recent Blog Posts
15 March 2024 Regen awarded strategic funding for two network innovation projects
“We’re excited to be starting work on these two important projects. Both will look…
29 February 2024 Powering heat pumps with ‘local’ wind could cut emissions and bills
Onshore wind is one of the cheapest energy sources available, and offers stable and…
13 February 2024 Regen’s commitment to community energy and plans for the year ahead
Reflecting on Regen’s 20th anniversary at the end of last year, we were prompted…
Local & 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 leads Regen’s strategic partnerships and impact, ensuring we are plugged into key networks…
Poppy Maltby
Head of Local Energy
Poppy is Head of Local Energy at Regen. She is leading our work to…
George Middlemiss
Local Energy Analyst
George is a local energy analyst who plays a key role in supporting Regen’s…
Shona R
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…
Hazel Williams
Associate Director
Hazel is responsible for Regen’s project delivery, leading on resourcing, quality assurance and developing…
Rebecca Windemer
Planning and Communities Lead
Rebecca leads our work on planning and communities at Regen. She holds a PhD…