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Interested in Community Energy? Join Us at These Upcoming Events!
We’re excited to announce that we'll be sitting on panels, hosting workshops, and speaking at a range of events over the coming months!
If you’ve got questions about renewable energy projects, financing, volunteers, or just want to chat about community energy in general—we’d love to see you there!
Upcoming Events
National Grid: Community Energy Conference - SW
15th May 2025
This event is a great chance to connect with National Grid Electricity Distribution and our partner Regen, share what you're working on, and find out how we can support you.
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European Energy Communities Forum (REScoop)
European Energy Communities Forum (REScoop)
20th - 22nd May 2025
The event will focus on growing the energy democracy movement, offering tools and insights for building energy communities. It will cover emerging policy challenges, from local to European levels, and explore justice, accessibility, and inclusivity to strengthen the movement.
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Community Energy Wales Conference
11th June 2025
Explore the future of community energy in Wales with expert panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. The programme will include expert panels, workshops, and use of CAT's unique facilities.
Community Energy England Summer Conference
1st July 2025
Get it booked into your calendars early! This will be the perfect event for all people interested in community energy, whatever you involvement!
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Energy4All Conference
4th April 2025
We’ll be joining Energy4All for a deep dive into ‘Empowering Change’ through community energy, focusing on how we can create a sustainable future for all!
Collaborating and Celebrating: Community Energy in the North East and Yorkshire
27th March 2025
The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub are hosting a special event to share knowledge and celebrate the amazing work of community organisations. The day will be filled with knowledge-sharing and specialist sessions on finances and grid connections!
Community Power: Generation and Repowering
18th February 2025
This event is hosted by Community Energy Scotland and will be exploring community energy generation through workshops, speakers, exhibition stalls and networking opportunities!
South West Hub Community Energy Conference
January 23th 2025
Join us at the Community Energy South West Conference in Taunton. This event focuses on developing community energy projects, with specialist workshops running throughout the day Come along, ask questions, and book a 1:1 session!
Community Energy England - Regional Conference South West
November 22nd 2024
We're excited to be at Community Energy England's regional conference, leading workshops on Energy Markets and Succession Planning, both key learning points for any group or organisation.
There will also be sessions held on funding, social media campaigning and just energy transitions.
Charging Ahead. A bright future for UK Community Energy?
November 28th 2024
Ethex is hosting a webinar to explore the future of the UK's community energy sector, aiming to deepen understanding of the potential for community energy.
With speakers from DESNZ, Community Energy England, and other leading organisations, this is one you won’t want to miss!
National Grid: Net Zero Communities Forum - Birmingham
8th November 2024
We'll be at National Grid's West Midlands forum, ready to answer any and all questions about community energy—from PPAs to funding opportunities.
This will be a great chance to ask any questions you have on low-carbon energy projects.
Labour Party Conference 2024
September 22nd 2024
Community energy will be front and centre at this year's Labour Party Conference and our Director Michaela will be part of the conversation, showcasing the potential community energy.
Community Energy England - Regional Conference Midlands
September 19th 2024
We'll be working with Community Energy England to bring interactive workshops and information on relevant capacity-building topics to our sector.
More information and registration for this event will be open soon!
Community Energy Scotland Conference
12th September 2024
We so excited to be heading up to Scotland for the first in September and to be attending the national conference. We can't wait to get out there and meet some groups.
More information and registration for this event will be open soon!
Community Energy Engalnd Conference
July 3rd 2024
We'll be up in York running a stall to answer any questions you may have on Community Energy Connect, the Kickstart loan or the Powering Communities Fund.
The Northern Powergrid and Regen will also be there, ready to give a whole host of advice from grid connections to grant funding.
Arup x Community Energy Fortnight
July 2nd 2024
If you're based in Birmingham and looking to get involved in community energy but are unsure how this is the event for you. We'll be hosting 3x 45-minute sessions on community energy, its impact and how to get involved.
The sessions are at 12:30 pm, 2 pm or 3:30 pm at The Gallery, One Centenary Way, Birmingham
Regen x National Grid: Net Zero Communities Forum
June 28th 2024
Join us at Regen x National Grids event in Leicester, open to all like-minded individuals who are looking to get involved in or interested in helping with achieving net zero in their local area.
Community Energy England - Regional Conference North West
Community Energy England - Regional Conference North West
June 19th 2024
We will be running a stall to answer any and all questions on community energy, our Kickstarter loan, Powering Communities Fund and Community Energy Connect.
There will also be sessions on scaling up energy projects, raising finance and grid connections.
Co-op Congress 2024
June 14th -15th 2024
Not one to miss out on. Michaela, the Director of Younity, will be sitting on a panel exploring how communities can wrestle power back into their own hands by owning and controlling renewables.
Co-operatives UK - National Youth Summit
June 15th 2024
Amelia, our Community Renewables Engagement Lead, will be leading a discussion on living consciously and talking through some simple ways to make a big difference.
Book your FREE ticket through the link below
UK Solar Summit - Community Energy Initiatives
June 4th - 5th 2024
Join us at the UK Solar Summit, where Connie will be leading a discussion on community energy initiatives and the social impact they can make.
Book your ticket using discount code SPEAKER20 to get 20% off
May Network Meeting - Engaging with the Local Community
May 16th 2024
We will host an online presentation about how we work with local communities. There will also be some amazing presentations from the likes of Centre for Sustainable Energy, National Grid and South West Net Zero Hub
Suffolk Climate Change Partnership webinar - Power purchase agreements explained
January 11th 2024
In this session, we partnered with Suffolk Climate Change Partnership and did a deep dive into Power Purchase Agreements.
Our Community Renewables Manager Connie talks you through the basics and how they could work for your project.
Coming Soon
Planning an event and looking for speakers? Whether it's local or national, we'd love to hear from you. Just email us at together@younity.coop and we'll see if we can make it work!
Keep your eyes peeled here for announcements as we would love to see you there!