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⁉ Do you sometimes feel like you could do more to save energy? #GINNGER_eu aims to co-create digital solutions also focused on improving #energyefficiency to design and manage energy communities. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/dE2wS9rx #RegeneratingTogether

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, announced today, is a big step forward. But we must make sure it delivers for every household in the UK, as well as the economy and planet. Change is possible. This means boosting local renewable energy - schemes that are locally owned or run, and that create significant local benefits. And it's vital we lower demand by making millions of UK homes and other buildings warm and energy efficient. I welcome the government’s vision and leadership, particularly its commitment to "put local authorities and communities at the heart of restructuring our energy economy", and to grow the generation capacity of local and community energy projects by 8GW by 2030. How can the government meet this ambition? By fully delivering its Local Power Plan, one of five key priorities for GB Energy, alongside the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan. The Local Power Plan can help ensure no community is left behind by driving funding, training and outreach focused in deprived areas. Due regard must also be given to community and shared ownership projects in the energy connections reform process.  Repowering our energy systems with a clean, local, homegrown approach won't only lower emissions - it will create jobs, tackle fuel poverty, and deliver many more benefits across society. #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

🌟 California's innovative strides toward sustainable energy just got a major spotlight with the recent visit of the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary to a groundbreaking new microgrid community. 🌟Check out this fascinating article highlighting how community microgrids are shaping the future of energy resilience and sustainability: https://hubs.la/Q02pFMWP0 #Microgrid #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy 🌿💡

Grids are the backbone needed to accelerate the renewables-based electrification of our energy system. Well planned grids can empower citizens to take charge of their energy future and improve the resiliency of our communities in a more just Europe.   By working together, Europe can modernise and expand grid connections in ways that take care of people.   #GridsEmpower Communities, learn how here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eimmtvKA

Navigating the energy transition just got easier! The Energy Communities IWG Navigator team is here to help you find the federal resources you need. Fill out the form using the link below, and we’ll connect within two business days. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJCUCBXg.

#EnergyCommunities allow local communities to join forces and invest in #CleanEnergy. Acting as a single entity means energy communities can access all suitable #EnergyMarkets on a level-playing field with other market actors. Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!KTXvMB #REPowerEU #ActOnClimate

California is on a mission to achieve 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2045, but it faces the challenge of keeping energy affordable for residents. With the need to significantly expand clean energy capacity and upgrade transmission infrastructure, innovative financing solutions like public-private partnerships are gaining traction. These partnerships can help build essential infrastructure while minimizing costs for consumers. As California explores these strategies, there's hope for a sustainable and cost-effective energy future that benefits everyone! 🌱⚡️ #CleanEnergy #CaliforniaClimateAction https://lnkd.in/e8mJcDjx #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation

🌟 A Bold Step Toward Clean Power in the UK! 🌟 We’re excited to see the release of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A New Era of Clean Electricity today. This comprehensive strategy represents a significant leap forward in the UK’s transition to a cleaner, greener energy future. Key highlights include: ⚡ Reforming Planning Processes – Accelerating the timelines for critical clean energy infrastructure. ⚡ Scaling Renewable Generation – Meeting growing demand through innovative clean energy solutions. ⚡ Investing in Storage & Flexibility – Advancing long-duration storage and flexible systems to ensure energy reliability. ⚡ Boosting UK Supply Chains – Unlocking £40 billion annually in clean power investment over the next six years. While these goals are ambitious, they are within reach, but access to finance will be crucial for innovators to bring these plans to life. The UK’s clean power ambitions depend on enabling the innovators and entrepreneurs who are developing breakthrough technologies and systems. Without the right financial support, we risk delaying the transformation needed to meet the 2030 targets. This includes facilitating easier access to venture capital, supporting first-of-a-kind projects, and overcoming funding gaps that many early-stage innovators face. This is not just about a new energy system—it’s about creating new opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and environmental benefits. Industry, government, and finance must work together to ensure innovators can secure the resources they need to scale quickly and effectively. The transition to clean power is urgent. With the right investment in innovation and infrastructure, the UK has the potential to lead globally in renewable energy solutions. But we must also address the barriers to finance to ensure this vision becomes a reality. 🌿 #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Investment #NetZero #CleanPower2030 #Cleantech #FinanceForInnovation https://lnkd.in/e8fPRHSe

As we close out the year, the Overton window on UK policy has undeniably shifted. The release of the Clean Power Action Plan is a striking example of this shift, revealing both the scale of the challenge ahead and the opportunity it represents. The plan rightly emphasizes the need for £40 billion in investment to meet deployment targets, yet it also highlights a crucial gap: how do we ensure that the private and public sectors share risk in a way that drives forward these investments? The answer isn't simple, but the stakes are high. Investors need clarity and confidence to mobilize capital at the scale required, but without addressing this risk-sharing dilemma, we risk stalling the very transition we aim to accelerate. In 2025, our focus must be on creating a financial framework that both attracts investment and mitigates the uncertainty that holds it back, leading to speedier deployment for clean power projects.

The reinvestment of industrial #CarbonPricing proceeds into emissions reduction projects has already made a significant impact, with current commitments equivalent to taking over 122,000 cars off the road for a year! The Decarbonization Incentive Program has committed over $89 million towards 25 projects, reducing 400,000+ tonnes of #GHG emissions by 2030, with more to come. The Future Electricity Fund has also committed over $301 million toward various clean electricity projects that are improving our electrical grids and implementing clean technology, also with more to come. From clean tech implementation to energy efficiency upgrades, our economy is getting greener from coast to coast to coast. Learn more about the program: https://ow.ly/Q5BC50S6SEO #EnviroWeek #GreeningOurFuture #ClimateAction