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Woodland management for district heating co-op gives rare butterfly a boost
It has been a heavy week for nature news, with wildfires causing damage across the UK and much of Europe in severe hot and dry weather. To keep us feeling positive about the work individuals and communities can do, here’s a small but mighty success story from Springbok Sustainable Wood Heat Co-op in Surrey: Springbok…
Read MoreCommunity Energy and Batteries: the Current Picture
Battery storage offers a possible solution to the intermittency of renewable energy. By storing solar, wind or other renewable power until the consumer needs it, batteries could help community energy projects reduce their grid dependence and boost long-term profitability. But batteries continue to have complex economic, environmental and practical considerations, meaning they still aren’t a…
Read MoreRESCoop.eu Energy Communities Forum 2026: ‘The transition we need is immense. But after spending time with these communities, it also feels increasingly achievable.’
Last week RESCoop.eu, the European Federation of Energy Communities, hosted its annual Forum in Jūrmala, Latvia. Mark Luntley, Energy4All’s Europe Director and also the Chair of REScoop.eu, has reported on the multi-day conference. We are sharing a copy of his post below, packed full of inspiration and grounded in real-life examples from across Europe. You…
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