Why Join a Renewable Energy Co-op?
A 2025 report found that 48% of people in the UK feel the Net Zero transition is happening TO them, not WITH them: we want to change that.
Joining a renewable energy co-operative is a way for you to do something direct to reduce the impacts of climate change, and to benefit from the new technology that is being installed around you.
Money from a renewable energy co-op (this can include its profits, money saved by host sites on energy bills, community funds and more) is kept within it's community rather than going to big developers, and members receive a fair return on their investments from the sale of green electricity. We trust the schemes that we support - they are registered Energy Societies that are compliant with the FCA.
Co-ops are for everyone
Our co-ops want their membership to be accessible so shares (the money you invest and receive a return on) can start from as low as £50, and no matter what you invest you have an equal vote in how the co-op is run. The maximum legal investment is £100,000 to prevent large corporate investment.
Priority for joining a renewable energy co-operative scheme is normally given to people living close to the projects to maximise the economic benefits to the local community. Shares are then opened to wider geographic community which allows for the raising of large sums of capital needed to get complex projects off the ground, even in quieter areas.
Proven benefits of community ownership
We understand that even people who support the transition to renewable energy might have concerns about where the technology is placed and how it impacts local people. That's why community energy is so valuable - it puts ordinary people at the heart of decision-making, and gives them a real stake in the project.
An independent report found that community-owned wind farms in Scotland delivered, on average, 34 times more benefit payments to local communities than privately owned wind farms.
An investment in a community energy group is a choice to support clean energy, and to do so in a way that empowers ordinary citizens.
To join a renewable energy co-op, head to the Current Share Offers page to see which organisations are currently taking on new membership. You can also head to the Explore the Co-ops page to find a list of all the schemes we support across the UK.