As our energy system becomes more decentralised and flexible, community energy is going to become an increasingly important means of meeting our national power needs – and it’s something we’re seeing more and more of in the North East and Yorkshire.
In 2019 there were just nine community energy organisations in our region. Today the Hub is working with over 100, and more and more town and parish councils, community organisations, faith groups, charities and even sports teams are taking control of local energy by generating their own heat and power, which can lead to:
They said: “Working with the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub has been a game-changer. The Hub helped us tap into key funding opportunities like the Community Energy Fund, which made our projects possible. They’ve also supported us by connecting us with other organisations and helping us grow our work across the region”
