Discover the Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) community engagement toolkit – your resource for local energy action.

Created by planning and community engagement experts at CSE, this free toolkit is designed for local planning authorities, parish councils, and community groups interested in energy and sustainability.

The FEL approach is designed to address the gaps in current community engagement methods. Find out more about the whole approach here.

The FEL community engagement toolkit is perfect for informing Local and Neighbourhood Plans and renewable energy policies based on evidence and support from local people.

It can be used to nurture community energy projects – whether that’s the first steps in the process, or to refine existing options.

And it’s great for starting local conversations about renewable energy in a non-threatening, engaging and thought-provoking environment.

The Future Energy Landscapes toolkit includes:

1. Guidance: Overview of the FEL engagement approach and how to implement it.
2. Workshop resources: Renewable technology cards, power output calculation tool, and facilitation guide.
3. Communication materials: Sample materials for effective community engagement.