News from the Co-op and Community Energy Sector

Drumlin shared a stall with CENI (Community Energy Northen Ireland), NICE (Northern Ireland Community Energy) and Co-operative Alternatives at the annual Ballynature event in Ballynure village on 28th February. Over 30 organisations, mainly focusing on nature, the environment and sustainability, took part and with a big crowd attending, there was a lot of fun and…

Community Energy Northern Ireland (CENI) have published a joint statement following the announcement of the UK Government’s Local Power Plan. This statement is made between Community Energy Northern Ireland (CENI), Community Energy Scotland (CES), Community Energy England (CEE) and Community Energy Wales (CEW). Drumlin is part of the founding coalition for CENI, and has welcomed…

Community Energy Northern Ireland (CENI) is a collaborative initiative founded in 2025 to champion community-led energy solutions across Northern Ireland. Rooted in cooperative principles, CENI supports the development of renewable energy projects that are democratically owned and locally controlled, aiming to foster environmental sustainability, economic inclusion, and social resilience. Drumlin Wind Energy Co-operative is one…