The grassroots support behind Sheffield Renewables has long been the driver of its aim to help Sheffield become a more environmentally sustainable city. Harnessing the enthusiasm of local people to help instigate a dramatic shift in the way energy is produced and owned locally is highlighted throughout the organisation, from the management group through to […]
Sheffield Renewables was successful in its application to the Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF). The fund which is backed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) aims to support communities across England and Wales to play an active role in the development of a low carbon society where energy supply is both secure and affordable. The LEAF […]
We launched our new Ethical Operating Plan last week, which signs The Co-operative up to a host of ambitious commitments, including a commitment to pushing forward our Clean Energy Revolution. What does this mean for community-owned energy? Well, at The Co-operative Enterprise Hub – our co-operative development programme, we have set aside £1 million over […]