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TimestampEmail addressNamePhone numberPreferred contact method for work requestsOrganisation nameYour postcodeYour regional Net Zero Hub What skills/services can you offer? (to consultancy level.)
Can you travel?Are you happy to teach your skills as you deliver?What is your availability?Would you be willing to provide paid mentoring to other community energy organisations as part of an organised programme?
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06/12/2023 18:14:36michael@oce.org.ukMichael Beaven07538 821949Email, PhoneOur Community Enterprise CICRG4 8RHMidlands, Greater South East, South WestLicenced Community Shares Practitioner, assisted in community share raises totalling over £3m; expertise in business cases, financial modelling and negotiating with sites - Fellow Member of Association and Accounting Technicians (FMAAT); project development and funding , including securing planning permissions and environmental permits for hydro for roof-mounted PV; expertise in fundraising - CIOF(Cert)- including Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and lottery, worked with Tollesbury Climate Partnership on project shortlisted for Community Energy Innovation award.Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transportYes, Mentor for Power to Change, and CES Pathways programmeGenerally 4-5 days per month, but flexible around other work. Developing community energy is a priority for us.
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07/12/2023 16:15:21peter.boait@btinternet.comDr Peter Boait07740 644211EmailGloucestershire Community Energy Co-opGL53 8QESouth WestI am a Chartered Engineer (MIET), have a PhD in Energy Systems and first degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I taught and performed research in the renewable energy field at the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development at De Montfort University. In my career I have gained skills relevant to all of the above. For the last few year I have been a director and chair of the community energy co-op named above. Yes - own independent transportYesTypically 4-5 days per month
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07/12/2023 16:51:39martin.heath@bes.coopMartin Heath07771805000EmailBasingstoke Enrgy Services Co-operativeRG21 4HGGreater South EastSite searches and surveys, feasibility studies, business case modelling, system design, grid applications to local DNO, tender production and evaluation, design and installation services, post install due diligence, pre-investment due diligence,

I have over 12 years experience in working with an community energy co-operative in the design, financing, installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems. Most of that has been in solar PV, but I have also have experience with battery systems, and wind turbine development.

MSc and MBA, Member of IET
Yes - own independent transportYes2 days/month. c£450-650/day
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21/12/2023 09:31:19damian@brightonenergy.org.ukDamian Tow07941 433595Email, PhoneBrighton Energy Co-opBN1 3BAGreater South EastI jointly set up Brighton Energy Co-op 13 years ago and we have taken it from a start up to close to £5M of solar PV assets across 45 sites and 750 investors. I have 30 years commercial and project management experience, a business studies degree and masters in sustainable development. I have worked as a mentor to other community organisations through Power to Change's peer mentoring programme since 2019.

Skills I can offer include:
Developing business strategies, project identification & feasibility, business case modelling, financial modelling, commercial proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, lease review for rooftop solar, project management through to implementation, Operation & Maintenance planning, fund raising through grants/shares/bonds/loans, setting up of new BenComs with the FCA
Yes - own independent transportYes, I can share many of the tools and approaches we have developed over the last 13 yearsAvailability depends on other work but typically 1 day per week. Day rate is £450 per day.
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21/12/2023 09:32:41paul@energy4all.co.ukPaul Phare07775705374EmailEnergy4All BS153DX North West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South West20+ years experience of working in the community energy sector in project development. Have helped 10s of community energy projects get off the ground including Edinburgh Community Solar, Drumlin Wind Co-op and Rumbling Bridge Hydro Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transportYes, Project Management, writing share offers, negotiatimg contracts, tendering, managing legal teams, financial modelling, chairing boards of community energy projects5 working days per week, £750 per day
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21/12/2023 15:46:34a.ross@cee-uk.comAndrew Ross07878690133Email, PhoneCentre for Energy EqualityCW8 2QHNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South West

Centre for Energy Equality is a Social Enterprise with a mission to identify, test, develop, and deploy the solutions that will ensure equal access to safe, affordable and sustainable energy across all communities.

We have developed the Fairer Warmth Energy Advice System (www.fairerwarmth.com) that can be used to help engage communities in energy advice, efficiency, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and aggregate/encourage uptake of community energy and low carbon technologies.

We also have tools that can help identify areas in most need of support, or suited to community energy and energy efficiency measures.

We would be pleased to hear from communities looking for support with their projects!
Yes - own independent transportYesWe are a small but agile organisation and can assist projects of most sizes
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22/12/2023 08:40:06tjcrisp@icloud.comTim Crisp07787563024EmailSouthill Community EnergyOX7 3PTGreater South EastFeasibility, community engagement, pre-planning, grid connection, fundraising, development. I was involved in the whole Southill project, from conception/inception though to operational delivery, and continue to be involved as a director.Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transportYes, Southill story Power to the People bookletVariable, but 1-2 days per month sounds feasible
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22/12/2023 09:18:29jakeburnyeat@cfrcic.co.ukJake Burnyeat 01209705423Email, PhoneCommunities for Renewables CICTR16 5EZNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South WestCfR is not for profit CIC with over 10 years of experience working with communities to develop local energy schemes, including using Community Energy Fund (CEF) grants to cover project feasibility and initial development costs.

Our experience covers: technical, planning and financial feasibility assessments; planning consent managment; grid connection management; landowner engagement and lease negotiations; supporting community and stakeholder engagement; finance raising (for projects ranging from £300,000 to £17million); construction contractor procurement and contract management; and, ongoing community energy company administration and asset management.

CfR’s approach is to use CEF funding to get projects as far as possible through the development process, rather than just producing a feasibility report. For viable projects CfR may be able to provide follow-on at-risk funding to complete the development of projects and help with construction capital raising, contractor procurement and ongoing operations management. CfR has helped develop and finance over £70million of community energy projects and looks after 50MW of community owned solar across England.

To see some examples of community energy schemes that have been developed with Community
Energy Funding, and how CfR can help see: https://cfrcic.co.uk/10million-community-energy-fund/
Yes - own independent transportCfR has developed project feasibility and development materials which we use as the basis for each project. E.g. financial models, line item project cost schedules and benchmarks, feasibility report templates, landowner heads of terms, power purchase agreement heads of terms, planning pre-applications, construction contractor tender documentationCfR team available full time. CfR day rate is £600 but we typically work on a fixed cost basis to deliver an agreed scope of services.
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22/12/2023 17:02:02david@brightonenergy.org.ukDavid Owers07909 687515EmailBrighton Energy Co-opBN1 6RDGreater South EastI'm a recently-retired ex-engineer having spent most of my career in senior marketing and general management in industry and the NHS. Since 2021 I have been the Operations Manager at Brighton Energy Co-op, maintaining its portfolio of 5MW of rooftop solar systems and assisting in the project development of new sites. I have developed particular expertise in improving the performance of existing assets and feeding this knowledge back into the specification of new assets to maximise long-term productivity and ROI.Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transport, Yes - but want to return home each evening.Yes, I don't have formal teaching experience but I am willing to give it a go2-3 days a month depending on my BEC work. My rate is £499.95 per day
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27/03/2024 15:11:42andy.skipton-carter@dulas.org.ukAndy Skipton-Carter07824325012EmailDulas LtdLL41 1 BHNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South WestDulas (www.Dulas.org.uk) are an employee governed co-op who have worked exclusively in renewable energy since 1982. The team have direct involvement with local community energy projects and we have helped a wide range of other community energy projects across the UK. Our experience covers technical assessment, planning, business case, governance and build and operation.Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transportYesFlexible, with support from my team of 6 we can cover most requirementsPotentially yes
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25/09/2024 12:36:59sarah.blois-brooke@pureleapfrog.orgSarah Blois-Brooke07417537701EmailPure Leapfrog Community EnergySE1 4YRNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South WestPure Leapfrog is a sustainability charity. We support project development goals, whether sub 50kW rooftop schemes or MW scale ground mount.

We can provide financial and energy modelling, legal templates and access to pro bono legal support, business model advice, innovation support, and advice on/access to project finance. We are Community Shares Practitioners and active members of the practitioner community. We have increasing experience in domestic retrofit (particularly the Private Rented Sector) and are developing new business models in that space. We also have expertise in community biochar, combined biochar heat and power, the bio-energy ecosystem, SLES, and biodiversity credits. We are particularly interested to work with communities seeking to develop innovative projects that also have social impact.

Our core skills and competencies are leveraged through our extensive network that includes professional services, finance and investment, energy systems, local authorities, academia, communities and other third sector organisations.

We have a long history of supporting the Community Energy sector and seek to build lasting partnerships with Community Energy organisations to help them leverage their impact in their local area. We can support large parts of the administrative burden so groups can focus on pipeline and local strategic priorities.

We offer support with back-office functions such as Bookkeeping, Secretariat, Asset Management, and Member Services.

We are also heavily involved in sector-wide energy innovation, and are particularly happy to work with communities who want to achieve a baseline for themselves, and receive additional support and incentives to try new things with other businesses, community groups, network distributers, supply companies etc.
We are able and willing to travel where benefits of doing so outweigh the costs of time/travel, but in the first instance we would prefer to meet and deliver support virtually.Yes. Our experience of teaching these skills has been more as a result of collaboration rather than specifically developing teachable content and resources.We have flexible availability, with the ability to add resource to our team if there is a business case for it. Depending on each project and its needs, our costs are £400 - £500 per day. For projects we believe in, and where we believe the community has the vision, determination, people, and support, we will work at risk for a limited initial period. This period can include identifying and helping the community apply for grants to support them working with us. We are flexible in our approach and will always happily discuss fees, equity or a mix of both, as ways of unlocking our support for each community. Potentially yes
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26/03/2025 10:46:01Matt@urbansmartpower.comMatt Higgins07903833065Email, PhoneUrban Smart Power LtdST15 0FGNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South WestSite Energy surveys- Energy Management Diploma, ESOS Lead assessor.
Energy efficiency opportunity Identification, Energy analysis, energy saving calculations to guaranteed level.
Renewable energy surveys (PV, Battery, Wind, Heat Pump), opportunity assessment, energy calculations and modelling.
Net Zero road map strategy advice and assessments.
HVAC understanding and control optimisation - BCM 1 to 6 T3chnical expert qualification

Over 15 years on the Energy sector as per below:
Siemens - Head of Engineering, Sustainability department 3.5 years
Centrica - Technical Manager, Distributes Energy & Power or Centrica Business Solutions 6.5 years
Schneider Electric - Energy Consultant 4 years
Building Automation Solutions - BMS Engineer 3 years

Other experience:
Witron - Process controls shift Engineer 5 years
New Haden Pumps - Project Manager/Electrical Control panel designer 1 year
Michelin - Electro-mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship 4 years
Yes - own independent transportYes, Happy to share experience. Ask - depends on other work. Onsite day rate £800/day, whoch includes expenses. Office day rate £650/dayPotentially yes
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26/03/2026 15:41:21iain.beveridge@communitypowersolutions.co.ukIain Beveridge07500336564EmailCommunity Power SolutionsBS2 8QHNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South WestCommunity Owned Onshore Wind Turbine Specialists. All we do is community owned onshore wind projects, from initial site selection and feasibility right through consultation and permissions to funding, construction, connection and income optimisation. Please contact us for our full guide on how to de-risk community owned onshore wind power. Our Vision is for more communities to host and own their own wind turbines. Community ownership can be transformative, combating climate change whilst keeping financial returns local. The money can fund community projects, facilities, create
jobs, and build economic resilience. Such projects also promote social cohesion, environmental awareness, and can foster a real feeling of local pride. Community ownership also dramatically enhances the probability of project success.
Our Method is to identify sites that have a high probability of success, and then approach landowners and the local community to discuss possibilities. The broader the area studied, or the larger the land holding portfolio, the better.
Our SIFFFT process assesses over sixty enabling and limiting factors on a first pass using GIS technology combined with our proprietary algorithms. These weight the various factors and result in a probability heat map of the area or land portfolio studied. Using our extensive experience in wind power development we work with our clients to select a short-list of sites to progress. In this way we focus investment and dramatically de-risk onshore wind development.
Our scalable services are well proven and deliver competed projects in a timely fashion. From initial site identification right through to construction, commissioning and ongoing asset management.
Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transportYesAs requiredPotentially yes
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04/06/2025 16:12:19info@buildingenergyexperts.co.ukOlivia Clough (on behalf of Jack Allen & Building Energy Experts)0117 25 10101Email, PhoneBuilding Energy ExpertsBS7 8BFSouth WestBuilding Energy Experts offers a comprehensive suite of services directly applicable to the feasibility and development stages of community energy projects, demonstrated by our success with projects like Dragonfly Power (https://buildingenergyexperts.co.uk/case-studies/green-funding-dragonfly-power/). Our expertise includes:

- Feasibility Studies & Technical Assessments: Conducting detailed analyses for new and existing buildings to identify optimal renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar PV, heat pumps) and energy efficiency improvements. This includes building testing, building compliance calculations, and energy modelling, crucial for understanding a project's baseline and potential.

- Project Development & Design Support: Guiding projects from initial concept through detailed design, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, performance standards and funding requirements through a holistic approach to energy system integration.

- Grant & Funding Application Support: As highlighted in the Dragonfly Power case study, we have direct experience in assisting organisations with securing green funding for renewable energy installations. We can help craft compelling applications by providing robust technical data and strategic insights. (happy to provide an example energy report)

- Commercial Decarbonisation & Energy Strategy: Developing comprehensive strategies for commercial and community buildings to achieve net-zero targets, including identifying viable low-carbon upgrades and pathways to reduce energy consumption.

- Performance Optimisation: Bridging the "performance gap" between design and actual operation, ensuring projects deliver their intended energy and carbon savings.

- Community Engagement & Stakeholder Liaison: Providing the technical backbone for community energy initiatives, helping to articulate project benefits and build confidence among stakeholders.

- Relevant Experience: Award-winning sustainability consultants with a proven track record of enabling impactful energy solutions for diverse clients. Our work includes providing the technical expertise and support leading to successful renewable projects, like the 75kWp solar PV array for Dragonfly Power, made possible by securing community energy funding.

We are committed to considering energy performance at each phase of a building's life, using our technical expertise to contribute to a clean, affordable, locally sourced energy future by advising and guiding organisations in their energy transition.
Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transportWe have a wealth of resources on our company website and are looking to develop more specific guidesDepends on other work, rate depends on project complexityPotentially yes
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20/06/2025 16:45:28shimon@plugyy.comShimon Shoshani07792268454Email, PhonePlugyy Energy SolutionsDE1 3NTNorth West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South WestPlugyy Energy Solutions (www.plugyy.com ) develops, builds and operates Solar energy and EV charging for communities, businesses and local authorities.

Plugyy works with community energy groups to support Solar and EV charging projects at all stages. Across England, Wales and Scotland, we offer development and technical support throughout the various stages of projects.
- We act as a technical & commercial advisor at all stages of Solar (rooftop or ground-mounted solar, with or without battery storage) or EV charging projects - from the initial feasibility to establish the technical and commercial viability, though the detailed development of the project, supporting the design, grid connection applications, technical surveys etc.
- We also act as a turn-key (EPC) contractor to construct and operate solar (rooftop or ground-mounted, with or without battery storage) or EV charging projects.
Yes - own independent transportYesFlexible - we have a busy team but always aim to work flexibly around your project Potentially yes
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12/08/2025 15:34:46
james.towell@ennovus.co.uk
James Towell07500781412
Email, Phone
Ennvovus SolutionsLE3 5BJ
Midlands, Greater South East, South West
Ennovus Solutions are a Net Zero engineering consultancy with a strong track record of supporting businesses and public sector bodies to solve their energy challenges. As a developer of renewable energy assets, we deliver full turnkey projects and have extensive experience with PPA models.

Our expertise include:

Full FEED (Front end engineering and design)

Turnkey development (pre-construction compliance, planning, grid, business and finance model development)

Solar PV (ground‑mount, carport, and rooftop)

Wind turbines (including roof‑mounted)

Low‑carbon heating (heat pumps, solar thermal and waste heat recovery)

As a consultancy with UK wide presence and a wealth of experience supporting projects across the full development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, we are eager to support the community energy sector with our expertise.
Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transport
Yes
Free scoping works for all community energy organisations. We are a full time consultancy, only project delivery costs apply.
Potentially yes
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20/10/2025 13:47:36
richard.lowe@ourfootprints.co.uk
Richard Lowe01452764685
Email, Phone
Our FootprintsBS9 3ET
North West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South West
Grid capacity analysis, DNO applications, NGET applications, concept designs (electrical, civils, mechanical), all CAD drawings (swept path analysis, layouts etc), Energy Yield Assessments, financial modelling,
Yes - own independent transport
Yes2 or 3 days per month, depends on other workPotentially yes
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24/10/2025 11:30:27
prash@zerogram.co
Prash Kidiyoor07740101901
Email, Phone
Zerogramse26 6dr
North West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South West
We are specialists in undertaking feasibility studies which include full building, energy systems and campus energy decarbonisation. This covers energy efficiency, renewable generation, battery storage, heat decarbonisation interventions to create a decarbonisation pathway. The deliverables clearly outline the type of measure, energy cost savings, energy and carbon savings, capital costs estimates and payback periods where applicable. We work with all organisations both public and private sector including prisons, hospitals, charities, culture trusts, community schemes, diocese, local authority buildings, schools and colleges.
Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transport
Yes
We are flexible as a team and have a range of skills to offer at a day rate between £150-£400/day from Consultants to Senior Directors but we are very keen to work flexibly as per project requirements, We are mainly interested in creating real value to the community.
Potentially yes
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02/11/2025 18:35:03
Gallacher.donna@yahoo.co.uk
Donna Gallacher 07394636298
Email, Phone
LeaDt4 0ehSouth West
I have a lot of experience in many areas but community building and co production are my main skills. Critical thinking and emotional intelligence skills are the main tools that I teach.
Yes - own independent transport
YesAskPotentially yes
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26/03/2026 15:41:21
damien@lowcarbonalliance.co.uk
Damien Sossi07823771006
Email, Phone
Low Carbon AllianceHP23 4AF
North West, North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, Greater South East, South West
A full suite of services and skills from land identification and project origination through to asset management of renewable projects. Line items include:

Technical Feasibility​
- Land identification and scoping​
- Planning constraints work​
- Preliminary grid availability assessments​
- Grant advice and submission​

Landowner Engagement​
- Build and sustain constructive relationships with the landowner and local community​
- Agreement of Heads of Terms and negotiation of the Option and Lease​

Grid Connection​
- Initial pre-application surgery with the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO)​
- Grid connection application and acceptance​
- Managing the appointment of the ICP and progression of the grid connection with the DNO through to energisation​

Planning Permission​
- Coordinate specialist inputs (e.g., ecology, archaeology)​
- Prepare, submit and manage planning applications through to approval​
- Arrangement of the discharge of planning conditions, including pre-commencement and ongoing​

​System Design​
- Conceptual and detailed design of renewable energy systems​
- Coordination of technical specifications and inputs for procurement and construction

EPC Tender & Contract Administration​
- Preparation of EPC tender documentation and technical specifications​
- Management of competitive tender processes and evaluation of contractor submissions​
- Support negotiation and execution of EPC contracts and associated project agreements​
​- Project Management During Construction​

Oversee project delivery during construction on behalf of the client​
- Coordinate contractors, advisers and stakeholders to maintain programme, budget and quality​
- Monitor construction progress, risk management and commissioning activities

Route to Market – CFDs, PPA & Export Agreements​
- Support securing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and export arrangements with off-takers and corporates​
- Advising on route-to-market strategies and revenue optimisation​
- Arranging Contracts for Difference (CFD) qualification and bid strategy​

Operation & Maintenance​
- Procurement and appointment of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractors​
- Asset management, performance monitoring and reporting​
- Support contract administration and optimisation of operational performance
Yes - own independent transport, Yes - by public transport
YesAsk - Depends on other workPotentially yes
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07/12/2023 15:25:25dave@sharenergy.coopDave Green07805757250dave@sharenergy.coopSharenergy & STCESY1 2PDMidlands and NWAll the above - we've worked on 15 RCEF projectsYesYes1-2 days p month
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08/12/2023 15:25:25richard@sharenergy.coopRichard Lane07923915724EmailSharenergyYO1 6ETNE+YorksTechno-economic feasibility, site searches & surveys, business case, energy modelling, share offer development, some experience of planning and grid regs.Yes, (folding) bike and public transport.Yes1-2 days p month
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09/12/2023 15:25:25annechapman1964@gmail.comAnne Chapman07712 46771emailMORE RenewablesLA1 3ESNWBusiness case, financial projections, share offer documents.YesYesDepends on other work.
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