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Why joining the movement of power?
Our ancestors have always known that everything on Earth is connected. They always taught that the planet works by moving energy and life through the air, the land, the water, and all living things.
When this movement is balanced, all living things thrive.
For most of human history, our ancestors used energy that was already moving around us, like the sun, wind, water, and healthy land. But during the Industrial Revolution, humans began using fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas. These fuels are made from plants and animals that lived millions of years ago, and they store a huge amount of energy accumulated over the same amount of time.
When we burn fossil fuels, we release energy that was stored over millions of years in just a few seconds. The energy doesn’t disappear, it stays in the Earth system. Over time, this extra energy builds up and turns into an excess of power Earth has to find a way to move. This movement of power translates into excess heat that sometimes shows up as more extreme climate and temperatures, stronger storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires, as the planet tries to move that energy and return to balance.
Nature already has healthy ways to move and manage energy. Forests help store energy and cool the air. Wetlands store water and protect communities from floods. Healthy soils hold water and nutrients. Oceans absorb heat and help control the climate. Together, these systems help keep the planet stable.
Today, many of these natural systems are missing or damaged by the same types of economic activities that produce the fossil fuels and the many products we all consume everyday. Trees are cut down, wetlands are drained, and soils are worn out. This makes it harder for the Earth to manage extra energy in a way that still protect our communities from extreme weather and movement of power on the planet.
One part of the solution is to stop adding more extra energy by burning fossil fuels. Another important part is to build and protect systems that use energy in safer ways. This means returning to using sunlight, wind, water, and heat from the Earth, energy that is already here and constantly renewed. It also means restoring forests, wetlands, and healthy land so they can do their job.
Communities play a key role in this work. By caring for nature, using clean energy, and designing solutions that facilitate the proper movement of power on the planet.
What is community energy?
Community energy is a global movement that puts everyday people at the center of how energy is produced and shared. It changes the way we relate to energy, from something controlled by a few large actors to something communities can help create, manage, and benefit from together.
In a community energy model, people are not just energy consumers. They can also be energy producers. Through tools like solar panels, shared systems, and local energy projects, communities help generate clean energy that meets local needs and supports long-term sustainability.
Community energy is a key part of our environmental justice framework. Many communities, especially Black, Indigenous, and other equity-denied communities, are more likely to experience energy poverty, high energy costs, and limited influence over energy decisions. Community energy helps address these challenges by giving people more control, stability, and voice.
Lower-income and racialized communities are more likely to live near polluting industries or to carry a heavier share of toxic waste and environmental harm, both locally and globally. Over time, this can damage health, land, and community well-being.
Community energy is especially important for environmental justice because it helps communities move away from polluting energy sources while gaining more control over how energy is produced and used. By supporting clean, local energy systems, communities can protect health, reduce energy costs, and build a fairer and more resilient future.
How does BEI activate community energy in communities ?
We work with communities, networks, corporations, governments, and institutions that share a vision for community-led energy solutions. Our role is to help bring people together and support projects that put communities at the center of the energy transition.
We raise awareness about why community energy matters and how it can improve resilience, fairness, and long-term sustainability. We help connect groups so they can collaborate, share knowledge, and turn ideas into real projects on the ground.
As this movement grows, we also document and share what we learn. By gathering insights from local and global initiatives, we help strengthen the community energy movement and support better decision-making, policy, and practice.
We are actively looking for partners who align with this vision. Individuals and organizations interested in working together to advance community energy are encouraged to contact us. We welcome opportunities to collaborate and build strong partnerships in support of a more just and sustainable energy future.