We’ve developed a range of free tools and guides based on decades of experience supporting community energy projects. Whether you need help with governance, engaging your community or planning a retrofit project, there’s something here for you. For more resources and guides visit our resource section.

Community Energy Governance Guide

Good governance is the foundation of a sustainable community energy organisation. This guide sets out practical advice on structures, decision-making and accountability for groups at any stage of development.

Future Energy Landscapes Toolkit

This toolkit includes workshop materials, resources and step-by-step guidance for community groups and local authorities running engagement processes around local renewable energy planning.

Widening Participation Toolkit

Community energy works best when it works for everyone. This toolkit offers practical tools and case studies to help community energy groups reach more people, remove barriers to involvement and increase their impact.

Solar Wizard

Planning a roof-top solar project? Solar Wizard is a free online tool that helps communities, local authorities and organisations explore the potential for solar energy in their area. It provides practical insights into suitable locations, potential energy generation and project opportunities, helping people understand what is possible and take the next steps towards developing solar projects.

Building collaboration between local authorities and community energy groups

This guide provides advice, case studies and tools to help councils build stronger partnerships with community energy organisations and make the most of opportunities for local renewable energy.

Other pages in our community renewables section:

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Our credentials

For more than 45 years, we’ve helped hundreds of community organisations develop projects, access funding and build their skills and confidence. Last year alone, we supported 871 community organisations to take action on climate change or fuel poverty. And we distributed £2.3m in grants to community energy projects and trained or upskilled 4,594 community stakeholders. We’re a trusted partner to government, funders and community energy groups across the UK and we bring all of that experience when we work with you.

Find out more about our work on our community energy credentials page.

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