Robbie Evans

Solar PV on third-party roofs – clarifying roles to unlock community projects

Commissioned by Local Energy Scotland for the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme, this practical, step-by-step resource is for community energy organisations and building owners looking to develop rooftop solar projects together.

Why community capacity is core infrastructure for a just transition

Our latest paper with the William Grant Foundation explores what community capacity really means in practice – and what is needed to enable it more consistently, and more fairly, across different places.

Regen's response to the government's review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy

The ‘Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy’ consultation comes at a critical time in the net zero transition. Regen’s response is focused on the intersection between fuel poverty and net zero.

Why are disabled people more vulnerable to rising energy costs and what should be done about it?

The energy crisis poses a devastating challenge for many this winter. Though the recent announcement of the Government's Energy Price Guarantee has taken a small step in the right direction by setting the typical household's bills at £2,500, there are many groups still at severe, potentially life-threatening risk. One such group includes those with a disability who will likely pay more than the average £2,500.

Regen's response to the UK government’s consultation on heat network zoning

Regen has responded to the latest round of the UK government's consultation on heat network zoning, highlighting two key improvements to focus on.

Insights from National Grid's 'Intro to the development of community-owned renewables' webinar

National Grid Electricity Distribution and Regen hosted an online event with a focus on two of the cheaper forms of renewable energy; onshore wind and rooftop solar.

Building momentum for community energy: highlights from National Grid's autumn forums

Robbie Evans looks at the standout moments and discussion points from the National Grid community energy forums in Exeter, Leicester, Birmingham and Swansea.

Net zero load growth - an evidence case for the Isle of Wight

Ray Arrell, our Head of Future Energy Systems, shares the outcome of a future load growth study that Regen has been conducting over the past 18 months for the Isle of Wight, and how the evidence collected could lead to significant investment in the island's electricity network.

Delivering local benefit from offshore renewables: working towards a new model for community benefit and local ownership

Read the final report from our study exploring how offshore renewable projects can provide benefits to local communities and areas, what local benefits look like in an offshore context, and why they are vital to a just transition and social acceptability for future projects in the UK.

National Grid's Community Heat Guide

A new National Grid guide, supported by Regen, delves into how individuals and organisations can get started with community heat projects.

Ensuring local energy benefits people and communities

Regen was commissioned by ClimateXChange on behalf of the Scottish Government to explore how local and community-owned energy could help drive Scotland’s just transition.

Regen's response to call for evidence on barriers to community energy

In our response to the government's recent call for evidence on the barriers to community energy, we've focused on the challenges facing generation projects, on the basis that the barriers around energy efficiency and retrofit require wider system change not specific to community energy.