Exploring 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 in their districts.
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
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.