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Community Energy in Action With Real Stories and Real Impact

We’ll share real stories and insights from people in our sector, keeping you informed on what’s happening and the impact it’s making.

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Introducing Our Licence Exempt Supply Offer

We are excited to launch Community Power Club.

This is Younity’s licence exempt supply offer, created to adapt to your organisation and still deliver the financial advantages you expect.

Take a closer look at the community power club
 

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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 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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What is Community Energy?

In a world faced with the challenges of climate change and a problematic reliance on fossil fuels, the concept of community energy can offer a bit of hope. But what exactly is it? And why is it vital in our transition to net zero and a key player in our fight for a greener future?

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Newsletter #3

We're pleased to have launched Younity's third newsletter, full of exciting updates from the Younity HQ. 

We hope everyone has had a good start to 2023, we're so excited for what's to come over the next few months. 

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Agrivoltaics - Agriculture and Solar can co-exist

Agrivoltaics is possibly a word you’ve never heard before. In this blog we discuss what it is and why it’s got a big part to play in the transition to renewable energy.

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Expensive Home Energy costs – what’s the solution?

The exceptional energy security crisis and rising costs of living can make us all feel overwhelmed and hopeless every time we see another energy bill or read the latest news. The current global impacts of wars, energy security and economic uncertainty all serve to increase anxieties about how households will manage.

Blog by Caitlin Butchart - Regulatory & Compliance Lead, Octopus Energy 

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How To Start a Career in Renewable Energy UK


Twenty years ago, if you’d have asked most people their opinion about careers in the renewable energy sector, they might have questioned what it was you were talking about.

But now, as we move towards cleaner, greener energy in the UK, the opportunities for careers in the renewable energy sector are becoming more and more available

Are you a community energy generator

Whether it’s selling your energy, finding volunteers, or securing funding, we’ve got you covered! Discover how we can support you and your next project.

Our Powering Communities Fund

Need a bit of extra financial support? Our grant funding can hep amplify your social impact.