Community Energy Newsletter
We launched our quarterly Community Energy newsletter in December 2025, highlighting information about Community Energy projects in County Durham and across the country, updates from our network, upcoming events, training and details of current funding opportunities.
You can read them here:
- Community Energy Newsletter June 2026
- Community Energy Newsletter March 2026
- Community Energy Newsletter December 2025
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County Durham Community Energy Network
The County Durham Community Energy Network provides a collaborative space for organisations delivering, funding, or supporting Community Energy Initiatives across the county.
Find out more about the County Durham Community Energy Network here
Community Energy Event: Building a Shared Sustainable Future in County Durham 7th July 2026
On 7th July, as part of Community Energy Fortnight, Durham Community Action brought together community spaces and energy organisations from across the North East for a day of inspiring presentations and discussions at Jubilee Fields Community Centre in Shildon. This event was funded by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund, through the CAIRN project.
Read a summary of the event from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
Download the presentations from the day
Funding
We offer Funding Advice and Support through our community development workshops and bespoke courses.
Useful Resources and Documents
We offer Training and Opportunities through our community development workshops and bespoke courses.
Our share and learn sessions often focus on community energy opportunities (link needed)
DCA produced a new resource, Community Buildings – a Guide to Property Ownership and Leases, authored by Sintons Law, to assist trustees in navigating legal issues related to property. To request your copy of the guide email info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
Key Contacts and Information
Local Power Plan | Great British Energy
Community Energy England - The voice of the community energy sector
