Community Energy Scotland

As the Bill becomes law, we’ll be keeping a close eye to see that community ownership of energy is firmly embedded in the Ministerial statement and guidance and in the local action plans that will follow from this legislation. 3/3

Community ownership of energy is a transformative way to build the wealth of local towns and villages, from the bottom up, for the benefit of everyone. It brings income and local prosperity, and it generates community cohesion and a sense of hope. 2/3

The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill, passed yesterday, is the first of its kind in the world. We’re celebrating that community ownership of energy is included in all three parts of the legislation. Huge thanks to our friends at @communitylandsc.bsky.social for working together on this 🙌1/3

CES welcomes publication of Local Power Plan - Community Energy Scotland Community Energy Scotland welcomes the publication by of the Local Power Plan by Great British Energy and the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security

We welcome the Local Power Plan as a public pledge by the UK Government and Great British Energy to support and invest in community owned energy, recognising the unparalleled social and economic benefits that it brings.

Read our full reaction below 👇

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We and other members of the Scottish Community Coalition on Energy, welcome progress made with the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2. Amendments have been agreed that strengthen the Bill’s potential to deliver benefits for Scottish communities. Read more here👉 tinyurl.com/bdhu4ccj

2/3 ... the opportunities for economic benefit at both local and national level have been missed. However, there are signs of a Scottish reset.

Come to our community energy event tomorrow and find out more

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A New Generation of Community Wind-Wealth The Danish model demonstrates how Scotland's communities could co-own wind farms, writes Calum MacDonald.

In a timely article, on the eve of our Community-Led Generation and Repowering event tomorrow, our chair writes how the harnessing of wind energy in Scotland over the past twenty years having been truly spectacular but... 1/3

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Could you be our new Admin and Finance Officer?

Being right at the heart of what we do, you’ll understand how a small charity functions and the importance of strong admin and financial processes as a backbone to success.

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Liz Murray: Local energy projects work but the obstacles need to be removed Since locals installed four wind turbines on the Isle of Gigha some years ago, the benefits across the whole community have been huge

Our Policy Manager, Liz Murray, in today’s @scotnational.bsky.social, outlines how the issue of ownership is fundamental to how ‘Just’ the ‘Just Transition’ is and what could be done to ramp up community ownership of renewable energy

www.thenational.scot/news/2579494...

With the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan currently being finalised and the Holyrood elections coming up in May, there’s a huge opportunity right now for all parties in Scotland to get firmly behind community ownership of energy.

From Ambition to Action: Scaling Up Community Wealth Building in Scotland An ambitious agenda for embedding community wealth building across Scotland's policy landscape.

Great from @futureeconscot.bsky.social!

Community Wealth Building fundamentally challenges the huge inequalities in wealth and power built into the current economic system. And community owned energy is a key part of CWB, creating and keeping wealth locally

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We've had a brilliant day at the #CARESconference today, speaking to community groups at every stage of the community energy journey.

If you joined us (or didn't) and you're new to community energy, get in touch at launchpad@communityenergy.scot and we will be happy to chat about your ideas!

Thank you @alynsmith.bsky.social for highlighting Community Energy Scotland's ideas for increasing community ownership of energy assets on BBC Debate Night!

Find out more here: communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...

We're supporting climate action in Scotland!
🤝Connecting communities to support local energy & decarbonisation
💡Sharing resources & events
📝Helping islands plan community climate action
📣 Advocating for policy change on community energy
Read more: communityenergy.scot/projects/
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Calls for East Lothian residents living near wind farms to get free electricity A council leader has said people who live near wind farms should be given free electricity as he backed calls for an overhaul of rules surrounding renewable development.

Thank you to @eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social for considering ways to make the energy transition a just transition for communities.

As Cllr Lynn Jardine said: "too often the financial rewards flow to large companies & distant stakeholders. For a just transition to be meaningful that must change."

Thank you @alynsmith.bsky.social ! ❤️ Looking forward to meeting with you soon to discuss this.

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Thank you @thecommongreen.scot , we agree!

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Interested? Read our 3-page manifesto for more! 👀 communityenergy.scot/wp-content/u...

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Our 3rd manifesto ask is to use planning legislation to rule out new renewables and storage developments that don’t provide shared ownership or community benefit funds at a fair level. ⚖️

Planning decisions on projects up to 50MW are devolved, and Scotland should be using these powers. 🧑‍⚖️📜

Ask #2 is to use public land to boost community energy. 📈

When new leases are issued for repowering windfarms, community energy companies should have ‘first dibs’.

We could meet the target (👇) by transferring 1/3rd of the renewables on public forestry land into community hands.

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Our first ask is a target: 🎯 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030.

That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”

Landscape photo with golden colours, with water in the foreground, dark islands with two wind turbines, a low sun shining on the water. White text above says 'Scottish Community Coalition on Energy Manifesto Recommendations'.

📣We’ve published our manifesto recommendations for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections!

It’s clear that our energy system isn’t working for ordinary people. Communities must have more influence, ownership and feel more benefit from our energy system.

👀👉 communityenergy.scot/manifesto-fo...

State of the Sector Report 2025 - Community Energy Scotland We are delighted to present the 2025 State of the Sector report for Community Energy in the UK. This annual report, produced collaboratively by Community

Our 2025 Community Energy State of the Sector Report is here!

Highlighting the activities and impact of Community Energy in the UK, it is essential reading for anyone interested in climate action that benefits local communities directly.

A huge thank you to all the organisations that responded!

‘Unacceptable’ for Highland residents to be trapped in fuel poverty while region generates so much renewable energy A Highland MSP says a major overhaul of the energy pricing system is needed to ensure that rural communities benefit from renewable resources.

Great to hear @ariane-burgess.bsky.social MSP calling on the UK Gov to 'break the link' between the price of electricity and gas, which keeps energy bills artificially high.

Great to see @michaelshanksmp.co.uk visiting one of our members Callander Community Hydro this past weekend!

Job Vacancies - Community Energy Scotland Careers & Opportunities

We're hiring!📣

Community Energy Scotland is recruiting for three Assistant Project Officers or Project Officers (post assigned dependent on skills and experience, with responsibilities allocated accordingly to the successful candidates).

Deadline – 5pm on Monday 15th September 2025
Apply below:

Fuel poverty is on the rise but the work of the Community Energy sector in supporting communities and improving local economic wellbeing, provides a clear route for action.

The full State of the Sector report will be out soon!
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Climate Mass Lobby - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

📣Join Scotland's mass lobby on climate and nature on September 18th!

Register your attendance at the link below and write to your MSP to let them know you're coming.

Let's act now and change forever! 🌍
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