Localised energy systems: an NGO/community perspectiveRebecca Williswww.rebeccawillis.co.uk

Community Energy: The contribution it can make

Rebecca Willis, Co-operatives UK

‘Professional’ community sector

Proactive planning

Responsive policy

Local balancing

Blurred boundaries

UK: Why bother?

Part of the solution

Strengthening communities

Linking supply and demand

Small & flexible

New source of investment

River Bain Hydro

Ovesco

Where next?

Growth – up to 3GWCommunity Energy StrategyPartnership: local authorities, housing associations, commercial developersLinking demand and supplySupplying directInvestment opportunities

But…..

Shifting regulatory environmentAccess to financeLimitations of funding Planning and legislative hurdlesFinding sites Perceptions: where does community energy fit in?

River Bain: construction