We love this graphic, from Regen’s latest paper, Power of Places, which draws on insights from systematic literature reviews and engagement with 15 local authority and community energy stakeholders to highlight the significant opportunities of local energy presents. You can read the full report here.
Local energy provides immense value to people, places and the UK’s national net zero mission. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Reinvesting profits from locally owned generation projects to build community wealth and tackle fuel poverty
- Operating local supply and market models which can lower bills and encourage people to participate more actively in flexibility and demand-side response
- More directly engaging people in the energy transition through trusted local actors, partnerships and services more closely tailored to their circumstances
- Better reflecting the distinct needs of different geographies and groups, opening new opportunities for social and economic development
