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Energy for the Community with John Taylor
Overview
How a community can work together to own their own power station, and provide all the energy they need for their homes.
What is Community Energy? Across the country more groups, communities, and institutions are getting excited about community energy. Solar panels on the roof of your own house is the most obvious way to generate clean electricity. But what if there was a more cost-efficient means of doing this.
What if, for example, you could join ranks with like-minded neighbours and create a renewable power station, using solar or wind, to serve the town or village you live in?
Well, that’s not as far-fetched as you may have thought. All over Britain communities are joining hands to lease land, install solar panels, and power their homes with clean energy.
Our Speaker
John Taylor is the Head of Capacity Building and Strategic Development at Community Energy England (CEE), a key organisation promoting local renewable energy projects in England. John focuses on supporting community-led initiatives, often engaging with government and local authorities to overcome barriers to development, such as grid access. He advocates for policies enabling greater local energy generation and resilience, working on initiatives like the #EnergyLearningNetwork and promoting community ownership of solar and battery systems.
Join us at Woodbridge Methodist Church for yet another inspiring evening of knowledge-sharing and networking.
Doors open at 6:30PM for a cup of tea and the opportunity to mingle.