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Evaluation report: Next Generation peer mentoring scheme
Published: 2023
This report was prepared by CAG Consultants on behalf of Power to Change as part of the evaluation of the Next Generation programme. It provides an evaluation of the peer mentoring scheme that was implemented as part of the Next Generation programme, with a view to informing future peer mentoring initiatives in the community energy sector.
Evaluation of the Next Generation programme for Community Energy – innovation Year 3
Published: 2023
Year 3 report and summary findings about the innovation strand of the Next Generation programme for community energy businesses, by Power to Change. The report covers the processes used and impacts, as well as sharing learning from the programme for the benefit of community groups, policy makers and other community energy stakeholders.
Delivering Zero-Carbon Schools: A practical and innovative business model for the community energy sector
Published: 2022
Schools are at the heart of our local communities; they represent a quarter of public sector carbon emissions, so fully decarbonising their energy will be essential. While two-thirds of local authorities have declared a Climate Emergency, many do not have plans in place to tackle schools’ emissions. This report presents a new business mo…
Evaluation of the Next Generation programme for Community Energy – innovation Year 2
Published: 2022
Power to Change’s Next Generation programme aims to support the development of innovative business models for community energy businesses. This evaluation report from CAG consultants summarises findings from Year 2 of CAG Consultant’s evaluation of the innovation programme. Support and funding from the Next Generation programme …
Community Business Climate Action Programme Scoping Study Literature Review
Published: 2021
This rapid literature review was undertaken by CAG Consultants in late 2021 as part of a scoping study to inform Power to Change’s new Climate Action Programme under development. It takes a wide perspective of available data to provide an overview of development needs/opportunities, funding and support gaps for community businesses …
Towards resilience: Building energy systems with community at their heart
Published: 2021
COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the fragile state and deeply interconnected nature of the critical systems we rely on for our health and prosperity. Our energy system is a case in point; the pandemic has underscored that existing top-down, centralised models of energy supply and management are not a good fit for the future.
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Next Generation case study: Chester Community Energy – FCA authorisation
Published: 2020
# Preview | Download NextGen-CS-Chester Community Energy.pdf586kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2020) Next Generation case study: Chester Community Energy – FCA authorisation. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: North West
Next Generation case study: Gloucestershire Community Energy Co-op
Published: 2020
The aims of the Gloucestershire Community Energy Coop (GCEC) are to enable local communities and individuals to take part in exciting renewable energy schemes across the county, and to encourage energy saving initiatives. By installing solar panels on community buildings, and developing suitable sites for wind and hydro schemes, we aim to give …
Next Generation Community Energy – Interim Evaluation Report
Published: 2020
Power to Change commissioned CAG Consultants in May 2019 to evaluate the Next Generation Community Energy programme. This is the first interim evaluation of the programme. The programme aims to support the community energy sector in two ways: by bringing more solar farms into community ownership whilst maximising the financial, environmental an…
Next Generation case study: Plymouth Energy Community – developing affordable net zero homes through the use of an Esco
Published: 2020
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Next Generation case study: Nadder Community Energy – Partnership Models for an Electric Vehicle Car Club
Published: 2020
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Next Generation case study: Lockleaze Loves Solar
Published: 2020
# Preview | Download NextGen-CS-Lockleaze Loves Solar.pdf427kB Author(s) Unspecified Citation Unspecified (2020) Next Generation case study: Lockleaze Loves Solar. Case Study. Power to Change. Details Report type: Case Study Publisher: Power to Change Location: South West