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UK Invests £1 Billion in Community Green Energy Projects

2/10/2026

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The UK government plans to invest up to £1 billion in community-owned green energy projects overseen by GB Energy to address skepticism toward renewable energy and grid upgrades.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the funding aims to democratize energy access for local communities.
The investment will support solar and wind projects.
Critics say the schemes industrialize landscapes and favor private investors, and targets remain unclear.

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The UK government plans to invest up to £1 billion in community-owned green energy projects overseen by GB Energy to address skepticism toward renewable energy and grid upgrades.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the funding aims to democratize energy access for local communities.
The investment will support solar and wind projects.
Critics say the schemes industrialize landscapes and favor private investors, and targets remain unclear.