Below are a number of opportunities from the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub , currently on offer to community energy organisations across the North East and Yorkshire.
Carbon Literacy training & certification funded by the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
Carbon Literacy training which includes a focus on community energy. Training places are fully funded for those in the North East England & Yorkshire working on, with, or interested in supporting community energy projects. Book your place at Carbon Literacy Courses. All courses online unless stated otherwise and involves 2 half day online sessions apart from the 12 Dec which is planned to be a full day in person. 4 courses are available for the following audiences –
- Oct 16/23 – CL for Local Authority Leaders - impactful certified course for leaders working in or interested in projects for community energy across their local authority. Online.
- Oct 20/27 for Local Authority Staff working in or interested in community energy & carbon reducing initiatives across their local authority. Online.
- Nov 20/27 for the Energy Sector - An impactful course for anyone working in the private energy sector in the NE, interested in community energy & carbon reducing initiatives.
- Dec 12, 9.30-4.30 full day in person for Community Energy groups or third sector organisations interested in carbon reducing initiatives & community energy. In person event York.
The surgeries offer one to one intensive and interactive support, offering community energy groups and Local Authorities supporting them the opportunity to work one-on-one with sector specialists to address specific issues or questions relating to their projects. This could range from setting up your group, to procurement, low carbon technology or grid connection questions. Booking slots are allocated on an ‘on request/ call-off’ basis, so follow the link below to select and book a time slot that is convenient for you. Click the arrows either side of the month name to scroll through months to see the available dates. Once your booking is confirmed an online meeting link will be sent to you. This is currently only available till mid December 2025 so sign up ASAP Surgery sessions.
Great British Energy Community Fund
Funding of up to £140,000 for feasibility and development work is available to help parish and town councils, community organisations, faith groups and community interest companies amongst others, get started on clean power projects that benefit their local areas. More info, guidance and application documents can be found at – Great British Energy Community Fund – North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
Closing date for applications is midnight 12th November 2025 and we are allocating the funding on a first come basis.
Please email enquiries@neynetzerohub.com if you have any queries.
Some other funding and support -
Northern Powergrid Community Energy Resilience fund - Round 6 deadline 13th October 2025 at 12pm. northernpowergridfoundation.com
Grants of up to £20,000 to support projects that build stronger, more resilient communities. These grants are designed to support projects that help communities stay safe, warm, and connected during energy-related emergencies. Looking for impactful, community-led ideas that:
- Strengthen local energy resilience
- Support vulnerable individuals
- Deliver long-term benefits for sustainability and wellbeing
Northern Powergrid - Free Community Energy Bitesized Training Modules - NPG have designed a range of 15–20-minute bitesize modules that they can deliver both face to face or over teams, depending upon your group’s needs and preference.
Email communityenergy@northernpowergrid.com for more information.
Training Modules Available ….& more coming soon -
- What is community energy? – The basics of community energy
- Project Planning
- An introduction to low carbon technologies
- A guide to calculating carbon emissions
- The connections process an overview
- Connections- How to apply?
- How to fill in a feasibility report
- How to fill in a funding application
Don’t forget to look at the NEY NZ Hub Events webpage for up and coming events and training opportunities -
- Yorkshire Energy Doctor’s Energy Ambassadors Course, 1, 8, 15 Oct - Become an Energy Ambassador for your community group or organisation and be equipped to support others to reduce and manage energy costs.
- Community Energy Workshop 5: Commercial Case Development 7 Oct
- Public Estate Decarbonisation: Procurement webinar - North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, 7 Oct
- Northern Powergrid: Open Data Portal User Led Webinar Tickets, Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite an opportunity for users of the Northern Powergrid’s free Open Data Portal, from beginner to expert, to come together and learn from each other.
- Delivering energy advice in the community Tickets, Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite
Anyone wanting to receive updates direct from the NEY NZ Hub on Community Energy events, support, information and funding can sign up to the mailing list at North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub Newsletter sign up and tick for Community Energy.