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23 May '13

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GermanyRenewable energy projects driven by co-operatives

A new study published by Energy Transition reveals how the shift towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

GermanyCo-operatives drive renewable energy transition in Germany

A study published by Energy Transition reveals how the transition towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

Ramsay Dunning, Group General Manager, Co-operative Energy; Nigel Mason, Business Development Manager, and Ben Reid, Chief Executive of parent-organisation Midcounties Co-op at the launch of Co-operative Energy 18 months ago

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United KingdomCo-operative Energy is switched on to the market

Energy is making headlines. This month, SSE – Scottish and Southern Energy – announced its half year profits for the period ending September rose by 38 per cent ...

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Carbon co-op 'ask the expert' workshop.

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United KingdomCarbon Co-op holds community energy events

Community green energy organisation, Carbon Co-op, are holding a number of events to help people learn more about green projects in their area.

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Cllr Arooj Shah, Assistant Cabinet Member, with Caroline Flint, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, and Cllr Shoab Akhtar, Deputy Leader, Oldham Council.

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United KingdomOldham council brings ‘power to the people’

OLDHAM Council has launched a new Energy Co-operative scheme; encouraging residents to collectively bulk buy their energy to save on bills.

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Jonathan Atkinson, Carbon Co-op and Charlie Baker, URBED

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United KingdomCo-ops awarded £250,000 to test Government Green Deal

Two green co-ops in Manchester, UK, are taking a community approach to a new Government incentive to help residents reduce their carbon emissions. 

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Abiyol Shijerau from Oromo coffee company at Meet the Co-ops

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United KingdomManchester Co-operatives excited to celebrate Co-operatives United

Co-operatives from Manchester shared their excitement for the upcoming Co-operatives United conference in October, at a ‘Meet the Co-ops’ event held this week. 

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Judith Lipp, (Image credit: TREC)

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CanadaEnergy co-ops must remain agile and innovative

Renewable energy is one of the key topics to be addressed at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec. Leaders from across various co-operative sectors will discuss how ...

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Colin Baines addresses Co-operatives United

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United KingdomColin Baines: Energy Bill poses a threat to community schemes

The Energy Bill must be "urgently" amended to ensure community-owned energy schemes are not penalised, argues Colin Baines, Campaigns Manager at the Co-operative Group . ...

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Wind turbines in Wainstalls near Halifax (creative commons by ali_pk)

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United KingdomCall for co-ops to protect community schemes in Energy Bill

Campaigners are calling for an amendment to the Energy Bill and are asking supporters of community energy projects to garner support from their MPs.

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