E J Hartley 💚

E J Hartley 💚

@idoneathunk.bsky.social

here to help you find people doing good things 💚 post-capitalist solutions: co-ops, community, renewables, permaculture, prefigurative politics there's a bright future ahead if we choose to build it 💚 https://communitychangemenu.wordpress.com/ 🇵🇸

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E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

While we walk over fields of scorched grass, listening to fascists explain why AI is more important than your access to water, please remember: All the solutions we need for climate change, government corruption & capitalist greed ALREADY EXIST. All they need is more people supporting them 💚

E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

Interestingly, the right are doing this too. I've said before, making working class right-wing voters care about policy was a tactical error (see: all the far-right parties tripping each other up in the UK) Introducing the idea of international solidarity is likely to backfire even quicker.

brent 🌹🗽@therealbrent.bsky.social

Yes well it does require things like “empathy” and possessing a basic understanding that all of our lives are interconnected

E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

Super easy pension investment strategy for anyone under 50: stick it all in renewables. If we don't rapidly increase investment in renewables on a global scale, we probably won't make it to retirement anyway soo literally nothing to lose 🫠 ✨️ not financial advice ✨️

E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

I would also trade the whole thing to live in a primarily community-owned economy and will continue to fight for that. I truly believe that no matter how many zeros you have in your bank balance, that trade would improve your life.

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AONTAS
@aontas.com

Our CEAD project has been nominated for a Media Literacy Award. 🌟 The Media Literacy Awards are run by Media Literacy Ireland and facilitated by Coimisiún na Meán. The winners will be announced on 11 November at Virgin Media Studios in Dublin. Read more ➡️ www.aontas.com/aontas-commu...

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Melissa Bowman
@dtkmelissa.bsky.social

"The same cost pressures that make building for-profit housing challenging are also blocking the construction and conversion of non-profit and community housing. That is a significant problem as there is a real need for housing that the market cannot provide." buff.ly/OW6SL2y

buff.lyThis is how we could fix a problem Canada has been overlooking for decadesSocial housing has been abandoned in Canada. This is how smart tax breaks could fix it.

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Harvest Manitoba
@harvestmanitoba.bsky.social

Our annual Community Food Network Conference brought together partners from across Harvest Manitoba’s network of 400+ organizations spanning the province. 🤝

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Environmental Defense Fund
@envdefensefund.bsky.social

Restored dormant bogs provide affordable community solar plus added income 🌞 💪 Solar arrays fit the farming of Massachusetts cranberries again amid the delicate, soft peaty soil — illustrating how clean energy and crops coexist as panel installation tech adapts. https://bit.ly/4k5Ruz6

bit.lySolar panels are bringing idle cranberry bogs back to lifeSolar panels are helping two Massachusetts cranberry bogs grow berries again, with lease income making farming viable on both sites.

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Community Energy England
@communityenergyengland.org

New report: Benefits of community shared ownership: the developer's perspective 🧵 We asked developers, funders and community energy organisations why offering communities a stake in renewable energy projects works for developers too. #CommunityEnergy #SharedOwnership

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We're Right Here
@right-here.org

Help us reach 400 signatures! Right now, a new approach to neighbourhood governance is being shaped in Whitehall. Join our call for communities to be in the driving seat. We're sending an open letter to the Minister this Wednesday. Add your name ✍️ actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...

actionnetwork.orgSign the letter for community powerI just signed a letter asking the Minister for Communities, Miatta Fahnbulleh to give local people a real stake in local decision-making. If you lead or work for a community organisation or group, or…

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Younity
@younityuk.bsky.social

⚡🏘️ A big moment for community energy. Great British Energy has launched £30m of funding for community energy and local authority projects, the first wave of its wider £1bn Local Power Plan. More communities will be able to own and benefit from clean energy. 🌱

gov.uk‘People’s Power’ projects to give more control over local energyCommunities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.

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Bracknell Forest Community Climate Action
@bfcca2025.bsky.social

🔋 New Bracknell Forest Community Climate Action Talk 🔋 ☀️ Come along to hear our local plans for community energy in Bracknell Forest next Friday, 25th Sept ☀️ at Bracknell Town Library, from 6 to 8 PM. All Welcome; light refreshments will be available. Free to attend; no booking required.

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Younity
@younityuk.bsky.social

🤝🏫 School & community energy collaboration One primary school is crowdfunding for solar panels, which could save £175,000+ over 25 years. Schools partnering with community energy groups is a tried and tested model, helping schools cut energy bills while creating wider community benefits. 🌱⚡

bracknellnews.co.ukVillage school launches £15,000 campaign for solar panels to cut energy costsA primary school is hoping to raise £15,000 to install solar panels and cut energy costs.

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Centre for Sustainable Energy
@cse.org.uk

The Local Power Plan has set a target of 8 GW of #CommunityEnergy by 2030. That's only achievable if the right support reaches the right communities at the right time. Built with Community Energy England and Ashden Climate Solutions, that's what Community Energy GO is designed to do. Explore more👇

communityenergygo.org.ukHome - Community Energy GOWelcome to Community Energy GO — Turn your renewable energy idea into reality. We connect community groups across England with expert advice, practical tools and hands-on support to make your project happen.

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Channel 4 News
@channel4news.bsky.social

Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:

channel4news.substack.comExclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donationsUndercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.

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Younity
@younityuk.bsky.social

💰⚡ Funding is available for Scotland’s next generation of community energy projects. The Community Energy Growth Fund is offering Scottish non-profit organisations up to £20,000 for feasibility work and up to £200,000 per year for project development 🏗️ 📅 Applications close 14 September 2026.

localenergy.scotCommunity Energy Generation Growth Fund · Local Energy ScotlandThe Community Energy Generation Growth Fund aims to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.

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Younity
@younityuk.bsky.social

🌱⚡ A new community energy programme is launching in East Suffolk. The programme will support local communities to develop and deliver community-owned renewable energy projects, helping people take greater control of their energy future while creating local benefits 🙌

eastsuffolk.gov.ukNew Community Energy Programme launched | East Suffolk CouncilEast Suffolk Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new community energy programme.

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The Big Solar Co-op
@bigsolarcoop.bsky.social

**LAST CALL** The next Community Solar Foundation (CSF) Course starts soon and we have just a few seats left. Bursaries have now all been awarded but the £150 subsidised fee for individuals, groups and organisations with annual turnover under £100k, is still available >>> bigsolar.coop/csf-course

bigsolar.coopCSF CourseThe Community Solar Foundation Course is designed for individuals and organisation who want to move beyond learning about community energy and start delivering real solar projects.

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Harvest Manitoba
@harvestmanitoba.bsky.social

Welcome to Fort Garry Collective, the newest member of Harvest Manitoba’s 400+ Community Food Network! On their first food bank day, they served 10 clients in the Fort Garry community. We’re so grateful to have them helping more neighbours access food closer to home. 🤝

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Vermont State University
@vermontstateu.bsky.social

This weekend, students from Vermont State Williston partnered with the Williston Community Food Shelf to gather donations for both the VTSU food pantry and the local food shelf. Students donated a trailer full of food and toiletries. We're so proud of these Williston Woolies!

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Local News Matters
@localnewsmatters.bsky.social

Plans for a community microgrid in Pescadero to help combat power outages have moved forward after the project secured the final phase of funding this month. localnewsmatters.org/2026/08/29/e...

localnewsmatters.orgEmpowering Pescadero: Microgrid in works to keep lights on when the grid goes down - Local News MattersPlans for a community microgrid in Pescadero to help combat power outages have moved forward after the project secured the final phase of funding this

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Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
@smwlaw.bsky.social

Huge thanks to our volunteers and Alemany Farm for a successful Volunteer Day! 🌱 The 3.5-acre organic farm provides fresh produce for free to local neighbors, volunteers, and community food security organizations.

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REScoop.eu
@rescoop.eu

🔋Do you need an uplifting story now that you're back to the office? 🚀 We have just released a success story about the newly established Community Energy Coalition in Romania, aiming to eliminate energy poverty! 🪄 Learn more about their inspiring story: www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...

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Karl Bode
@karlbode.com

New York State continues to fund a whole bunch of cool, community-owned and operated broadband expansion projects bringing affordable access to people most in need somebody might want to inform the "abundance" people

nycmesh.netNYC Mesh Awarded $898,035 ConnectALL Grant to Expand Community-Owned Internet Across New York CityVolunteer-Built Mesh Internet Network Will Hire Its First Full-Time Staff Member and Bring Low-Cost Internet to Over 500 Households in Underserved Communities
E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

I still think this might be the best thing I've ever made tbh

E J Hartley 💚@idoneathunk.bsky.social

A plan for change within the system, driven by development of community-owned infrastructure. It's easy to say "we need to tear the whole thing down", but this thread intends to show that there are ways we can shift the balance of power, without starting from scratch.

E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

While we walk over fields of scorched grass, listening to fascists explain why AI is more important than your access to water, please remember: All the solutions we need for climate change, government corruption & capitalist greed ALREADY EXIST. All they need is more people supporting them 💚

E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

How can community-owned infrastructure halt the greed of industry, shift government back to serving the people, and ensure you have a decent quality of life despite maniacs in your government? Like this:

E J Hartley 💚@idoneathunk.bsky.social

A plan for change within the system, driven by development of community-owned infrastructure. It's easy to say "we need to tear the whole thing down", but this thread intends to show that there are ways we can shift the balance of power, without starting from scratch.

E J Hartley 💚
@idoneathunk.bsky.social

Subjects that are often mocked as "not a real degree" (media studies, psychology, art, literature, social sciences) cover the tools used by the most powerful people to influence the world.

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gquaggiotto.bsky.social
@gquaggiotto.bsky.social

"The larger ambition is to become a “Mondragón of Music: a constellation of community-owned ventures that form the foundation of an alternative economy owned by artists and workers" www.thenews.coop/subvert-co-o...

thenews.coopSubvert co-operative: A future ‘Mondragón of music’?A co-operatively owned music platform has launched this year – with over 20,000 members and a vision to become a ‘Mondragon of music’

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Michael Shanks MP
@michaelshanksmp.co.uk

A new chapter for community energy 📚☀️ Projects like Community Energy Newham’s at Stratford Library, powered by community owned solar panels are reducing energy bills, giving local people more control over their energy future and ensuring the benefits stay in the community.

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South East London Community Energy (Selce)
@seloncommenergy.bsky.social

3 reasons to invest in our Share Offer for Charlton Park: 1. Be a Part of the Response to climate change 2. Be a Part of a Project supporting Local People, Schools & Community 3. Support innovation in a Tough area for Decarbonisation - Once Done Well, then at Scale

buff.ly3 Reasons to Invest in our Share Offer for Charlton Park - SELCEWe’re a co-op helping communities in South East London to bring solar energy to their homes, their schools, and their community centres. We also give out free advice on energy bills, to households in…

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Lichfield Live
@lichfieldlive.bsky.social

Last chance to join leisure centre community solar energy share scheme TIME is running out for people to sign up to a community share scheme helping to create green energy.... https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/07/03/last-chance-to-join-leisure-centre-community-solar-energy-share-scheme/

lichfieldlive.co.ukLast chance to join leisure centre community solar energy share schemeTIME is running out for people to sign up to a community share scheme helping to create green energy. Staffordshire Community Energy has already secured more than £105,000 of its £155,000 target for the offer linked to the new Lichfield Leisure Centre. The scheme will see the community take ownership of the solar panels on the roof of the Stychbrook Park facility.