An interesting new inquiry was launched by the Parliamentary International Development Committee inquiry was announced today examining  aid for community-led energy.

The press release states “As global progress has stalled in meeting clean energy goals, decentralised energy systems – where energy is generated and governed closer to those who use it – have grown in prominence. In particular, community-led energy systems have emerged as a potential solution.

Community energy projects can give people power and autonomy over their energy future. But these projects often face hurdles around funding, technical capacity and regulation. The Committee’s inquiry will explore the role of locally-led development in improving energy systems. It will assess how the UK Government is helping to address global energy poverty through aid spending, including how much this money is supporting local energy projects, how transformative this funding is, and where gaps exist.“

The deadline to submit written evidence is 16 May 2025.