MK Community Energy

23/01/2026

Milton Keynes Community Energy is supporting Community Energy England’s "Up the Energy" campaign calling for stronger national backing for local clean energy.

Community energy cuts bills, creates local jobs and keeps benefits in the community. The Government has committed to putting communities at the heart of the energy transition – now it’s time to act.

Find out more and sign the open letter here: https://uptheenergy.co.uk



Image credit: Community Energy England

22/01/2026

We welcome the government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan to support home upgrades such as solar panels, batteries and low-carbon heating that have the potential to cut energy bills and improve comfort for millions of households.

The plan represents a significant opportunity, particularly for eligible households who could access funded or low-cost upgrades.

homeowners are encouraged to register their interest and learn more about the grant on the Warmer Homes website -https://www.warmerhomes.org.uk/register-interest

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Image credit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-get-more-choice-over-home-upgrades

01/01/2026

As we head into 2026, we’re proud to be supporting Milton Keynes (MK) households through Home Energy MK and developing more local solar projects as our programme with local organisations and MK schools grow.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us. Together, we're powering a greener, fairer Milton Keynes of the future!

Happy New Year 🎇

30/12/2025

What a gift! Our not-for-profit "1MW Solar for MK Schools" programme has secured National Grid regional funding.

Eligible Milton Keynes schools can now benefit from even greater savings through our fully funded community solar installations.

Learn more about our community-benefit programme and check your school's eligibility at: https://mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/1mw-mk-schools

29/12/2025

Milton Keynes teachers, pupils, governors: Are you in one of the MK schools unwrapping the perfect gift from us this festive season?

• Cheaper energy bills and reduced carbon
• Curriculum-linked sustainability education
• Climate action plan delivery with community engagement built-in

All courtesy of our FULLY FUNDED solar programme.

Check your school's eligibility: https://mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/1mw-mk-schools

29/09/2025

A "must see" factchecker from CarbonBrief about 16 of the most common myths about solar power...

☀️ Solar power is a hugely successful form of renewable energy that is widely expected to dominate the global electricity system in the coming years.

📈 The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects solar to be the world's largest power source by 2033, as the chart below shows.

🇬🇧 Growth has already been seen around the world, including the UK where solar farms and rooftops generated more electricity than ever before in the first five months of 2025, as the country enjoyed its sunniest spring on record.

🔋 In addition, solar generates electricity during the daytime – when demand is higher than at night. Combined with battery energy-storage systems, near-continuous solar power is now an economic and technological reality in sunny regions.

Click the link to learn more about solar power and common myths about the technology ➡️ https://buff.ly/D1TjpR3

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29/09/2025

⏰ 24 hours left! Students of MK, don’t miss your chance to win prizes and make your voice heard on renewable energy.
Enter your short video into our "Speak Up for Community Solar" competition today: www.mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/mk-student-short-video-comp

28/09/2025

Final weekend alert! MK students – this is your last chance to enter Speak Up for Community Solar. Entries close Tuesday 30 Sept. Don’t miss out on amazing prizes and the chance to make your voice heard.
How to enter: www.mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/mk-student-short-video-comp

23/09/2025

1 week to go! MK 13- 19 year-olds, this is your last chance to enter our short video competition. Entries close Tuesday 30 Sept. Don’t miss out on amazing prizes and the chance to make your voice heard.
👉 www.mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/mk-student-short-video-comp

22/09/2025

Beyond the great prizes on offer from our Speak Up for Community Solar short video competition, this is a unique opportunity for MK young people to share their voice on renewable energy and community action.
For more info, go to: www.mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/mk-student-short-video-comp

21/09/2025

20/09/2025

Are you passionate about the planet? Creative with a camera? Keen to inspire change?

We’re inviting Milton Keynes’ 13–19-year-olds to by making short videos showing why local, renewable energy matters.

Prizes include filming equipment, vouchers, certificates — and exclusive work experience with a professional filmmaker!

Let’s hear YOUR voice for a greener MK. Entries open now until 30 September.

All the details: https://mkcommunityenergy.co.uk/mk-student-short-video-comp