The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, says he wants to give power back to our communities. But will his Government enable communities who set up and run local clean energy projects to power their own neighbourhoods? Read our full update here: powerforpeople.org.uk/update…

What are Ministers really saying about local energy reforms? Power for People’s Director, Steve Shaw, discusses Ministers latest responses in Parliament – and what comes next. 📍Sign up to our newsletter to receive key Parliamentary updates here powerforpeople.org.uk/sign-u…

Thank you @CarolineVoaden MP, for standing up in the House of Commons to support local supply rights for community energy. ⚡

Will we see changes to enable the local buying and selling of community energy in the Government’s upcoming Energy Independence Bill? Thank you Baroness Young for putting this crucial question to Government Ministers. We are watching closely for the next steps.

The King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament marked the start of a new parliamentary session. We welcome the announcement of an Energy Independence Bill - a promising opportunity for the Government to act on its commitment to unlock the growth of community-led energy.

On 13th May, Dr Roz Savage MP spoke up about the importance of delivering a right to local supply for community energy, championing the reform as a critical way to build a community-centred transition and provide much-needed stability for household energy bills.

What a pleasure to be a part of two fantastic local climate fairs over the early May Bank Holiday. If you’re running a fair or know of an event happening in your area, please let us know! We’d love to come along and share our passion for clean, community-run energy.

On 24th March Power for People's Director, Steve Shaw, spoke to ITV News about the huge potential for community-led clean energy to provide local people with more security from rising global energy prices. 📍itv.com/watch/news/concerns-…

In the Commons, the Lords, and at Committee… Watch Government Ministers across Parliament deliver encouraging statements on their intention to enable people to buy their power directly from local community-run energy projects. 📍Full video - youtube.com/watch?v=Yh722-2G…

Last week, Power for People Director, Steve Shaw, joined community energy leaders and Government Ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Community Energy Day. It was a brilliant opportunity to discuss the growing momentum behind clean, local energy networks.

“On the crucial issue of local empowerment, regulation is needed … The Local Power Plan talks about the regulatory changes necessary, but when will those come through?” Excellent words from Pippa Heylings during the Local Power Plan debate on February 10th.⚡

Thank you @rozsavage MP for asking the Government to enable community energy projects to sell clean power locally, and for speaking about community energy at the recent debate on Community Cohesion. It’s about more than clean energy; it’s about bringing communities together 💚

Thank you @EarlRussellLD for a compelling contribution to the House of Lords Local Power Plan debate. We join him in the essential question: When will the Government bring forward the regulatory changes needed to make this a reality?

In recent weeks, there have been encouraging words from the Energy Minister, Michael Shanks, and his department about the Government’s intention to enable the buying of community energy locally. Yet, the question is: when? Read our full update here: powerforpeople.org.uk/update…

Abtisam Mohamed MP, primary sponsor of EDM 2151, spoke in the House of Commons on the need for local energy market reforms… and we couldn’t agree more. Please write to your MP today asking them to sign EDM 2151. 📍powerforpeople.org.uk/write-…

Our thanks to @JohnWhitbyMP for asking the Energy Secretary about his plans to implement local supply rights for community energy groups. The change would unlock many more projects, and enable local people to buy affordable, clean energy that gives back to their community.

Over half a year ago the Government committed to enabling community energy groups to sell energy locally. Last week, this promise was echoed in the new Local Power Plan. Our thanks to @pippaheylings for asking the Energy Secretary when the needed regulatory change will be made.

Thank you @MPritchardUK for asking the Government about plans to enable local selling. Our research shows this is the most effective way to unlock community energy’s growth. Join us, and over 100 MPs, calling for action – powerforpeople.org.uk/write-…

Our thanks to @AlexMayerMP for supporting community energy in Parliament. Over 6 months ago the Government committed to enabling direct local selling, but have not acted since. Join us, and over 100 MPs, calling to end the delay: powerforpeople.org.uk/write-…

Over 100 MPs have already signed the parliamentary motion calling to end the Government’s delay in enabling community energy groups to sell clean power locally. Every MP that adds their name increases the chances of success. Will you ask your MP to sign EDM 2515?