Communities invited to help shape the future of energy in Kirklees
With energy bills about to rise again in the October price cap increase, conversations are happening to strengthen energy resilience across Kirklees.
People working and volunteering in community and voluntary organisations across the district are being invited to have their say on the future of energy at the Energy Neighbours Annual Conference.
Energy Neighbours is calling on the people who work and volunteer closest to local communities to bring their experience and ideas to the conversation about how communities across the district can respond to challenges around energy, fuel poverty and climate.
The event on November 4 will bring together community organisations, businesses, public sector partners and energy experts from across West Yorkshire to celebrate achievements, share learning and explore how communities can play a bigger role in shaping the future of energy in Kirklees.
Clare Black, Energy Neighbours project manager said: “People working and volunteering in our communities are the front line and have valuable experience and insight that should help shape the future of energy in Kirklees.
“This conference is an opportunity to bring those voices together, share learning and explore what we can achieve through collaboration."
The event will also explore topics including community power, energy saving, behaviour change, community energy and the impact of climate on vulnerable communities.
Third Sector Leaders Kirklees project Energy Neighbours is funded by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund.
The project supports residents and community organisations in Kirklees to build knowledge, skills, connections and confidence around energy issues and community-led solutions.
For more information and to book a place at the conference, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985926910850