The UK Government has committed to its ambitious Local Power Plan (LPP), which puts “local authorities and communities at the heart of restructuring the UK’s energy economy” (UK Gov). Its goal is to develop up to 8 GW of cheaper, cleaner, locally owned power, through the provision of grants and finance, as well as wider capacity and capability building. Whilst community energy has struggled in recent years due to a variety of barriers, the launch of the LPP alongside other trends like the falling costs of renewable energy, could herald a new dawn for community owned energy.

The event welcomes Rt Hon Michael Shanks MP to learn more about the LPP and its potential impact on communities and the wider energy system. The Minister will be joined by an esteemed panel of experts from across academic, industry and the third sector, to explore how the LPP could catalyse a new community energy revolution in Scotland.