Community Energy Information Sharing

Community Energy: A Practical Introduction for Parish and Town Councils

Free online session

Parish and town councils are increasingly looking at how they can play a role in promoting sustainability and supporting local resilience — and community energy is a practical, proven way to do both.

In this free information-sharing session, we’ll be joined by experts from Transition Stroud and Forest Community Energy, two local organisations leading the way in developing successful community-led energy projects.

What to Expect

This session will provide a friendly, accessible overview of:

• What community energy is and how it works in practice

• Different models of ownership and delivery – from solar cooperatives to community heating schemes

• Real-world examples from Gloucestershire

• Benefits for councils and communities, including reduced emissions, financial savings, and local investment

• How to get started – first steps and key partners

• Funding options to support your journey

The session is designed specifically for parish and town councils — no prior knowledge is required. Whether you’re exploring energy for the first time or already planning a local project, this is a great chance to ask questions, hear from peers, and be inspired.