The UK government, through Great British Energy, is launching the 'People's Power' initiative, providing £30 million in funding for local authorities and community energy groups to develop their own clean energy projects, aimed at reducing bills and tackling climate change.

UK · 2026-09-16

1. Step 1 · The triggerGreat British Energy allocates £30m to local authorities and community groups to fund new clean energy projects
2. Step 2 · Knock-onlocal generation capacity increases, modestly boosting supply and offering alternative sourcing for local SMEs
3. Step 3 · Knock-onincumbent energy retailers face incremental competition, nudging the market toward more localised and potentially cheaper supply
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in participating areas may access locally-generated electricity at more stable or lower prices, improving cost predictability

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Source: gov.uk

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