SP Energy Networks launches new team to help local green ambitions

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SP Energy Networks has launched a dedicated team to support community energy initiatives among local groups within its network areas.This new team, along with a comprehensive community energy strategy, highlights the company's commitment to empowering communities to achieve their energy goals.By supporting local energy projects, SP Energy Networks aims to help communities lower energy costs and enjoy the environmental benefits of sustainable energy solutions, contributing to the UK's broader climate and energy efficiency targets.Initiatives supported by the team will promote energy autonomy, explore solutions to local energy issues, help address environmental concerns and fuel poverty, and actively improve communities’ capacity to engage with these types of projects.A recent independent review of community energy, commissioned by SP Energy Networks, found that community-led green initiatives can deliver 2.5 million tonnes of carbon savings each year - the equivalent of powering 2.2 million UK homes by 2030.Community-led energy programmes are crucial in achieving net-zero ambitions.

They provide alternative energy sources and grid flexibility to meet the growing demand for low-carbon technologies.As part of the SP Energy Networks’ Community Energy Strategy, a series of dedicated workshops will be delivered to help groups explore the community energy sector, with practical sessions offering technical guidance and signposting to suitable project support.The Community Energy team members will also be on hand to meet with community groups and organisations and guide communities through the energy journey process, providing relevant advice and optioneering.This initiative also aims to help support national targets, with the