1. Localised energy systems: an NGO/community perspective Rebecca Willis www.rebeccawillis.co.uk

2. Community Energy: The contribution it can make Rebecca Willis, Co-operatives UK

3. ‘Professional’ community sector Proactive planning Responsive policy Local balancing Blurred boundaries

4. UK: Why bother? Part of the solution Strengthening communities Linking supply and demand Small & flexible New source of investment River Bain Hydro

5. Ovesco Where next? Growth – up to 3GW Community Energy Strategy Partnership: local authorities, housing associations, commercial developers Linking demand and supply Supplying direct Investment opportunities

6. But….. Shifting regulatory environment Access to finance Limitations of funding Planning and legislative hurdles Finding sites Perceptions: where does community energy fit in? River Bain: construction