Strengthening How Communities Engage With Energy
From firsthand experience of working in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Northern Ireland, it is evident that there is a growing appetite to become involved in community energy.
There is an increasing recognition in the sector that community energy has the potential to create significant social, economic and environmental opportunities for communities in Northern Ireland.
Community energy not only has the potential to help create a stronger sector, but also has the potential to help create vibrant communities. The skills and experience which people gain through getting involved in these projects, can help grow social capital and help communities make the most of their talents.
It is therefore important that we put communities at the heart of energy policy and development.