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Stop big energy firms ripping us off. Let's make our own power, locally.

Energy ● National by Jax_83 · 🏷️ 1. Concerned Citizen · Local · 2 months ago
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My proposal is for a national rollout of local community energy hubs, letting towns and cities generate and manage their own renewable power. This means setting up local schemes for solar, small-scale wind, or even micro-hydro if the geography allows, owned and operated by the community or local council, not some faceless corporation. The goal is to give power back to people and make energy affordable and sustainable for everyone, right where they live.

We desperately need this because the current system is just broken. We see families in Lancaster struggling every single week, choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table, all while the big energy companies rake in record profits. It’s not just about the cost though; we’re also facing a climate crisis that demands we move away from fossil fuels quickly.

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So who's actually going to pay for all these local wind turbines and solar panels then?
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I was trying to teach my year 9s about renewable energy the other day and it was a real struggle to keep them engaged, but I think if they had a stake in a local energy project they'd be more interested, maybe we should get the school to set up its own mini solar panel scheme. That way we can at least power the basketball team's floodlights without breaking the bank.
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i think the cost argument is a bit of a red herring, we're already paying for the costs of climate change and fuel poverty through the nhs and social services. it's about where we want to put our money, into corporate profits or into community-owned energy that benefits local people. doesn't the german model of community energy show that this can actually be pretty cost-effective in the long run?
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What happens to the areas that aren't suitable for solar or wind power, like the part of Hackney I drive through every day, do they just get left behind in this community energy plan?
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I'm all for community energy but it's not just about the upfront costs, we also need to consider maintenance and upkeep of these local schemes, who's going to be responsible for that. I've seen local council-run projects in Bristol struggle with long-term maintenance, so it's not just a case of setting it up and forgetting about it. How will these community energy hubs ensure they have the resources to keep the systems running efficiently over time?
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