Hottest summer & rising bills: why community solar matters for MK businesses this winter
Rising energy prices after a record-hot summer: how community-owned solar cuts bills for Milton Keynes businesses, with no upfront cost.
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Welcoming Plug-In Solar to Milton Keynes
Plug-in solar is opening a door for flats, rentals and homes without a suitable roof but it’s important to know the safety rules, and what it does and doesn’t change.
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Electricity Is Changing, Driven by the Rising Importance of Solar and Wind — Is Community Energy the Answer?
As traditional assumptions about when electricity is cheapest begin to break down, flexibility is becoming the name of the game. From dynamic tariffs and smart EV charging to batteries and community-owned energy, the way we generate, use and share electricity is changing...
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Community Solar for MK Organisations: Your Roof Powering You and Your Community
Milton Keynes businesses, charities, schools, faith groups and other local organisations: Let's #UpTheEnergy and reduce your energy costs, improve your long-term price certainty and ensure the benefits of clean energy stay in MK...
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Community, Sunshine and Solar: MKCE at the Great Get Together
From glorious sunshine to great conversations, we had a wonderful day at Camphill Communities MK for the Great Get Together, hosted by Emily Darlington MP.
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From National Policy to Local Action: Understanding the Local Power Plan in MK
The UK Government’s new Local Power Plan could mark a significant shift in how communities generate, own and benefit from clean energy. With investment planned for community energy across the UK, Milton Keynes has a major opportunity to build on its existing experience and ensure that more of the benefits of the energy transition, from lower bills to local investment, stay within the MK community.
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New Student Competition and Extra School Funding Announced for Launch of Community Energy Fortnight
To mark the start of Community Energy Fortnight 2025, Milton Keynes Community Energy (MKCE) has launched a new video competition inviting young people to get creative and raise their voices for renewable energy.
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“1MW Solar for MK Schools”: Powering a Brighter Future for Milton Keynes Schools
Milton Keynes Community Energy (MKCE) and Solar for Schools are working together to bring their new "1MW Solar for MK Schools" campaign to Milton Keynes. Leading the way, The Radcliffe School has become the first participant to proudly install community-owned solar panels to help lower energy costs, cut CO₂ emissions, and inspire students through hands-on sustainability education.
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Review of the 2024 Autumn Budget: Our Priorities for Climate Action and Community Empowerment
The UK Chancellor’s 30 October 2024 budget marked Labour’s first budget in over a decade. While some of the longer-term spending decisions have been postponed until the next year’s spending review, there are notable developments that impact the renewable energy sector, energy efficiency, and community-driven initiatives.
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Milton Keynes Community Energy Welcomes New Government’s Commitment to Community Energy
The new UK government has plans to significantly advance community energy initiatives. Here's our take on the bold pledges to invest in putting a new government-owned power company, Great British Energy, at the heart of the UK's energy system and what this could mean for our communities.
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