energising community energy
Find out howOur planet needs community energy to thrive. So Younity exists to support a growing sustainable energy movement; one that’s driven by the power and passion of local communities.
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Welcome to Younity
Younity is a joint venture between Octopus Energy and Midcounties Co-operative, set up solely to support the community energy sector. We are proud to buy power from community-owned renewable energy projects (over a third of the whole sector by volume!), as well as offer short-term finance for construction costs, grants for groups to develop and even a free volunteering platform to either recruit volunteers or find a group to support!
What is community energy?
As you might have guessed, community energy is power produced at a local-level by communities to be used by the community. Crucially, the energy is produced through renewable sources like wind, solar and water, meaning it’s more kind to our planet. This energy can then be sold through ethical community energy or renewable energy tariffs… and Younity exists to make that happen. In lots of different ways.
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Introducing our Powering Communities Fund
Younity is proud to partner with Your Co-op Energy. And for every customer that signs-up to the Co-op Community Power tariff, we’ll donate £10 into our very own Powering Communities Fund to support affiliated community energy groups. It’s a win-win for communities and for the environment too.
How to change your tariffAre you an energy generator?
Set up a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with us to buy your exported energy.
Our latest energy projects
Aman Awel Tawe
Earlier this year Awel Aman Tawe partnered with Llanmartin Primary School, to take the pupils on an innovative educational journey known as the Dengineers project. This project was inspired by the amazing work at Cardiff University and was proudly sponsored by the Powering Communities Fund.
Ripple Energy
Graig Fatha is the first consumer-owned wind farm in the UK, with over 900 members being supplied with green, low-cost electricity.
Aldgate Solar Power
In December 2023, Aldgate Solar Power (ASP) held its final Creative Energy Club of the year and it was a resounding success! The club used art and creativity to make community energy more fun, engaging and inclusive and the results didn’t disappoint.
Pant Memorial Institution
In October 2023, the Pant Memorial Hall, with a little help from the Powering Communities Fund, completed its journey to becoming a fully sustainably powered building, by finishing the installation of 28 solar panels across it's roof.
Energy Garden
By supporting community groups and delivering gardens and solar projects in London, Energy Garden is taking action against the environmental crisis. With each £1 invested into Energy Garden, it brings a social return worth £11.35.
Our Powering Communities Fund
Apply for support for your next community energy project.
Supporting community-owned projects
Help us shape the future of community energy in the UK.
Updated Upcoming Events
Take a look at where we'll be speaking and exhibiting this year and drop by to say hello!
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Get in touch
Join thousands of other community energy supporters and help you make a change and spread positive energy in the UK.
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