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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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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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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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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