As part of our mission to transform the energy system, we believe we can only decarbonise at the speed and scale necessary if we bring people with us. Decentralised energy creates opportunities for more engaged energy citizens, more local ownership of energy assets, and control of where the benefit goes. Community energy organisations have consistently acted as the social conscience of the energy system, they hold the wider sector to account which will help ensure a just transition where no one is left behind.
What is community energy?
Community energy organisations are communities taking collective action to address climate change and fuel poverty by delivering community-led renewable energy, energy demand reduction, and energy supply projects. These projects typically have a significant proportion of local ownership and/or control and deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits locally, such as fuel poverty alleviation.
Regen's aim
To draw upon the deep energy system expertise within Regen to help the community energy sector to develop, grow and innovate and to advocate for an energy system that works for communities.
We seek to achieve this through:
- Undertaking innovative projects that explore new options for community energy and wider community benefit
- Sharing in-depth energy knowledge with the community energy sector in a format that is accessible and useful for communities
- Ensuring that communities are represented in our wider energy policy influencing work including consultations and discussions with policymakers
- Partnering and supporting the community energy sector through events and projects.
Our Community Energy Team
Poppy Maltby
Prina Sumaria
George Middlemiss
Shona R
Robbie Evans
Rebecca Windemer
Recent work
The Power Allotments, Devon project was set up by Regen and the Devon Energy Collective to engage and encourage communities and individuals across Devon to identify a 5 acre space in their local area for a biodiverse community-owned renewable power project.
Over the course of 12 months to April 2023, funded by Devon County Council, community-minded people concerned about climate change came together and, using the mapping tools and guidance provided by the Power Allotments project, put forward potential generation projects.
Find out more here.
Benefits of Community Energy Membership
Regen’s mission is to transform the world’s energy systems for a zero carbon future. But we can’t do it alone. Together with our members we provide an expert and highly influential voice for the policies and market innovation required to drive us to net zero. Join us and invest in a zero carbon energy future.
Community Energy Group membership is just £275+ VAT per year.