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Adopting an Intergenerational Approach in Community Energy

We’re big fans of intergenerational approaches at Younity - to truly harness community energy’s potential, we need to mobilise all ages:

Younger audiences that spark energy, fresh perspectives and succession alongside those who offer invaluable knowledge and who laid the movement's foundations

 However, a balanced blend of ages means tapping into the value of young minds.

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Everything you need to know about community energy

You may see us talk about community energy a lot, and that’s because it’s what we’re passionate about. We understand that not everyone is as clued up as we are, so we’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know.

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Eco anxiety - what is it and how can we manage it?

With talks of a climate crisis all around us, it’s no surprise that it is having a detrimental effect on the mental health of people across the world, especially children, young people and those being directly affected.

A ground-breaking milestone!

Younity's 200th Power Purchase Agreement

A breakthrough milestone cementing our place as the leading supporter of community energy in the UK - our 200th Community Energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

This means we now purchase the power produced from 200 community owned renewable energy sites!

 
Southill Community Energy

Southill Community Energy

Southill Community Energy explain how their solar farm in West Oxfordshire connected to the grid in 2016. They have a new publication that provides useful insights into their journey of setting up a renewable community energy project ........what to do and importantly what not to do! 

Powering Communities Fund winners 2022

Powering Communities Fund 2022

Younity is delighted to announce the winners of the Powering Communities Fund most recent round of distributions. A record number of submissions in 2022, so testament to the winners who had some fantastic community projects to share. 

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Younity Newsletter

We're pleased to have launched a brand new newsletter where you can find out everything we've been up to, discover some of our wonderful community energy groups and see how you can get involved yourself.