CO2Sense
@CO2Sense
Renewable energy investor in UK based projects
Join us for a webinar on Thursday 24th April, 1–2pm: Community Energy and People-Led Investing. @HughGoulbourne & Lisa Ashford, CEO of Ethex will discuss how projects like @NRGiseBarnsley are cutting CO₂, lowering bills and shaping national change. eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-en…
*NEW TODAY* The Chancellor needs growth. To do this, she needs to ‘Think BIG’. Our new report sets out how the Small Business Strategy can help businesses grow the economy ‘from the ground-up & middle-out.’ Read it here: labour-renaissance.org.uk/levelling-the-… THREAD ⬇️
We’re pleased to welcome a report from Renaissance & Progressive Britain urging Govt support for local businesses including community energy co-ops. Co-authored by @HughGoulbourne & @joejervis89, it calls for a BIG Unit to unlock finance & empower SMEs. labour-renaissance.org.uk/levelling-the-…
On Friday, our Director @HughGoulbourne joined UK100’s Beyond Targets conference in Birmingham to talk local climate delivery. The message was clear: local action goes beyond cutting carbon. It brings real social, economic and community benefits. 🔗 beyondtargets.org.uk
On Monday, we were proud to partner with @UK100_ to host the Empowering Local Energy workshop at Sheffield’s iconic Workstation. Watch the highlights video below!
🔋 Empowering Local Energy Workshop🔋 Join UK100 & @CO2Sense for an exclusive roundtable on how local authorities can prepare for energy system changes & access funding. 📅 12 May | 📍 Sheffield Town Hall Speakers include Mayor Coppard, GB Energy & more.
CO2Sense was proud to sponsor another great discussion with @progbrit in York. Businesses back the government’s growth agenda but want a clearer message of how policies will drive success. Big thanks to @DSkaith, @lukejcr & Prof. Charlie Jeffery & @UniOfYork @AvivaUK!
We welcome this week’s community energy funding announcements from @Thrive_R, @BetterSocCap & the UK Government - validating our pooled fund concept presented by @HughGoulbourne to the select committee last week. Read More: co2sense.co.uk/gb-energy-and-…
Yesterday, our Director, @HughGoulbourne represented CO2Sense at @CommonsESNZ, providing evidence for the Unlocking Community Energy at Scale inquiry. Are you in the energy sector? Share your insights: co2sense.co.uk/help-shape-loc…
We have partnered with @UK100_ to launch an important energy survey to better support councils in the Net Zero transition. If you’re an energy or climate officer, your input will shape the resources, training & advocacy needed. Survey: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…
Investing in UK community energy is key to climate justice and net zero. Ethex enables investment in local projects driving the clean energy transition - we’re proud to support them. 🔗 ethex.org.uk/news/major-bac…
The Great British Energy Bill now officially recognises community-led energy! Huge thanks to @Power4PeopleUK for their campaigning! 🔗 Read more: co2sense.co.uk/community-ener…
Great to join the @CoopParty Maximising Local Power event on 9th Feb! @HughGoulbourne shared insights from 20+ years in community energy. 🔗 Read more: co2sense.co.uk/power-to-the-p…
Thanks to @AdamHug for chairing the panel and @HughGoulbourne and @mlo_lo for their ideas, and to @CoopPartyLocal for giving a key focus to community energy at @LGA_Labour’s conference.
Last week, CO2Sense was proud to sponsor the Grimsby Energy Collective event, hosted by @GyComEnergy. It was a fantastic day of insightful conversations on scaling up community-led energy solutions. 🔗co2sense.co.uk/grimsby-energy…
Great to see @HughGoulbourne in action today at the Grimsby Energy Collective Event hosted by @GyComEnergy. Here are a couple of photos taken during the panel discussion with Hugh sharing how CO2Sense supports community energy projects.
@HughGoulbourne is at the Grimsby Energy Collective Event, hosted by @GyComEnergy. Hugh will be sharing how CO2Sense can support you in getting your local power project off the ground. If you can’t make it today but need funding or advice, get in touch: co2sense.co.uk/contact
In 2016, CO2Sense partnered with Ethex as a catalytic investor for the 5MW solar array in Crewkerne, delivered by @BWCE. This community-owned project powers 1,600 homes, cuts 1,400 tonnes of carbon annually & enabled a £1m raise from community investors. co2sense.co.uk/contact
Join us this Wednesday at the Grimsby Energy Collective, hosted by @GyComEnergy! CO2Sense is proud to sponsor this event, bringing together energy cooperatives and community groups to collaborate and share knowledge. 🎟️ More info and secure your ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/grimsby-ener…
Proud to support @NRGiseBarnsley bringing affordable solar energy to 320+ homes & generating £278k in savings. Get in touch to see how we can help bring clean energy to your community. Read More: co2sense.co.uk/energise-barns…
