Energy and Environment

In recent months, a delegation from the Party, in partnership with FES, investigated how co-operative and mutual approaches are key to Germany’s economic success. So what are the lessons for the UK? In the first of a two part series, Communications Officer Ben West looks at what we can learn from Germany's community energy revolution. 

Letter from Gavin Shuker MP to Chancellor George Osborne on recent cuts in support for community energy

The Co-operative Energy is delighted to support the launch of The Co-operative Party’s latest community energy pamphlet – “The Next Generation”.

In Plymouth, community energy is freeing people from fuel poverty and the extortion of the Big Six energy companies.

After a successful Big Energy Saving Week, still more needs to be done to keep energy bills under control.

Government policy has driven SME businesses onto the rocks, while the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers sail serenely on.

Energy co-operatives can deliver a better deal for consumers - but to take on the big 6, they need greater support.