Community Energy England Winter Conference 2026
About this Event
About this event
Join Community Energy England and SP Energy Networks for our winter community energy conference.
Place, People & Partnerships: Building the partnerships to power our places
This year’s Winter Conference brings community energy organisations, local authorities, combined authorities and partners together to explore how stronger connections can turn local energy ambition into action.
From engaging more people and widening participation, to building partnerships and mainstreaming community energy, the day will be rooted in practical peer-to-peer learning – sharing what works, tackling common challenges and finding new ways to work together.
Come ready to connect, learn and build the partnerships that can power our places.
Confirmed exhibitors
Empowered Projects
100 Green Communities
Net Zero Hubs
Wrigleys Solicitors
Triodos Bank
Ennovus Solutions
Centre for Energy Equality
Thrive Renewables
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration & Extended Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Opening plenary
Host: Matt Vickers, CEE
Info: Join us for the opening plenary to kick off the event. We’ll begin with welcome remarks from CEE and SP Energy Networks, followed by a short icebreaker to help everyone connect. We’ll also introduce the programme for the day, setting the stage for a collaborative and participant-led experience.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Spotlight sessions
Info: You will hear from some of our community members within the North West region and they will be showcasing their latest projects and partnership working.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch & Knowledge Fair
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Community Energy Conversations - Introduction
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Community Energy Conversations (Round one)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon Refreshments Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Community Energy Conversations (Round two)
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Interactive feedback and closing remarks
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Drinks Reception & Networking
Info: Join us for a relaxed drinks reception in our Knowledge Fair.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 16.96 to GBP 152.38
