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Legal structures and governance considerations in community heating

Learn about the starting points to consider at the beginning of a community heating project.

Let’s Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund – example application form

An example application form for the Let's Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund (from May 2022).

Local Energy Plans and beyond

Our resource looks at how communities can work with local authorities for a net zero future by developing a local energy plan.

Local energy supply

Information about different business models including power purchase agreements, and different ways to sell to consumers.

Monitoring, reporting, evaluating

This guide highlights important mechanisms for enabling accountability and transparency, including establishing a monitoring framework.

NDA guidance

A Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a document that community groups should expect to sign at some point in their discussions with developers about...

Options appraisal: phase two screening matrix

If you're carrying out an options appraisal, this template will help you compare your options.

Overcoming grid connection issues for community energy

A research paper from Cornwall Energy about overcoming grid connection issues for community energy projects.

Partnerships and collaborations

A look at how partnership and collaboration could benefit your organisation.

Planning

A guide to planning your renewable energy project.

Power Purchase Agreements and non-commodity relief

This briefing note was produced by Regen. It was written by Prina Sumaria and Robbie Evans from the just tra...

Procurement

Find out about procuring services, goods and hardware for your project.

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