Help unlock community energy for rural North Yorkshire
What if village halls could power themselves through solar panels? What if communities could generate their own renewable energy, reduce costs and reinvest profits into local priorities?
That’s the challenge at the heart of the Community Energy Climathon, being delivered by Community First Yorkshire and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE).
The event will bring together community groups, energy experts and rural organisations to explore one central question: How might we unlock community energy for rural resilience in North Yorkshire?
Community energy offers an opportunity for local people to take greater control of their energy future, helping to reduce environmental impact while creating social and economic benefits for rural communities.
Participants will hear inspiring examples from across the country before working together to develop practical, place-based solutions for North Yorkshire. Using NICRE's proven rural Climathon methodology, the event aims to spark collaboration, innovation and action.
Event dates
📅 20 October, 10am – Online session
📅 3 November, 10am to 4pm – In-person workshop, Harrogate
Whether you work in rural development, sustainability, community action or renewable energy, or simply have an interest in these areas, this is an opportunity to help shape a more resilient, community-powered future for North Yorkshire.
Click the button below to register for the North Yorkshire Community Energy Climathon.
The Community Energy Climathon is being delivered by NICRE in partnership with Community First Yorkshire, with funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority through the North Yorkshire Energy Collective.