Are home-grown renewables the answer to the energy crisis?
Residents of the UK have been struggling under the effects of an energy crisis since 2021. These challenges have clearly been compounded by conflict in
Community Energy Day hosted by DESNZ
On Wednesday 18th March Energise South Downs celebrated Community Energy Day with other community energy groups, hosted by the Department for Energy and Net Zero
Supplementary analysis of the 7th carbon budget
On the 11th of March the Climate Change Committee published a supplementary analysis for the Seventh Carbon Budget. The report was published amid surging oil
Reaching out to local business owners at First Friday
At the First Friday networking event in Petersfield on 6th March, Energise South Downs CEO Catriona Cockburn was invited to speak to local business owners. Cat gave
Time to ‘Up The Energy’ on community power
Time to turn UP THE ENERGY on community power! On Wednesday 4th March, a coalition of organisations handed in an open letter – signed by
What’s in the Warm Homes Plan?
In January 2026, government published its Warm Homes Plan, which it claims will cut bills, tackle fuel poverty, create jobs, deliver energy security and help
A Second Wind: repowering onshore wind
More than half of Great Britain’s current onshore wind fleet is expected to face end-of-life decisions by 2035, meaning developers will be facing difficult decisions
The Great British Energy Local Power Plan
On 10th February Great British Energy and government published the Local Power Plan, backed by funding of up to £1 billion, to help support locally-owned
What Hambledon told us about its future energy landscape
In October 2025, residents of Hambledon Parish took part in a Future Energy Landscapes workshop to explore a key question: How might Hambledon power its community using locally generated renewable energy?
Energise South Downs’ Community Energy Handbook
Our Community Energy Handbook is a practical guide for anyone interested in bringing the power of community energy to life across the South Downs and
Powering play: why sports centres must lead the UK’s green revolution
Sports and leisure centres play a central role in our communities as valuable third spaces. They’re where children learn to swim, where clubs train and where friends
How shared ownership works in renewable energy – and what it means for East Hants
At Energise South Downs, we believe that renewable energy should not only cut carbon but also strengthen the communities it serves. One of the most
How can businesses benefit from community energy?
Community energy is no longer a fringe movement, it’s becoming a mainstream pathway toward local prosperity, sustainability and resilience. Businesses partnering with community energy organisations
Be part of the energy revolution
Join us to celebrate the launch of Energise South Downs’ first share offer! The event will include a screening of We the Power – Patagonia’s
Your chance to invest in Hampshire’s renewable energy generation
Energise South Downs announces it’s first community investment opportunity to power Hampshire businesses and communities with rooftop solar On 8 July, Energise South Downs, a
Do you want to invest in our future? Have your say in our survey!
Energise South Downs’ mission is to transform the South Downs and surrounding areas into a beacon of sustainability through community energy projects. Community energy projects bring
UK’s net zero economy brings opportunities
The move to renewables, and electrification, will not only save householders money, but will benefit the wider economy as well – according to the Confederation
Climate Change Committee Seventh Carbon Budget
This week, the Climate Change Committee submitted their Seventh Carbon Budget report to Parliament. Their recommended limit on the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions over the five-year