APSE Energy was formed to reflect the changing dynamics of the energy market in the UK and to test out how local authorities could maximise the advantages to be gained from their own assets. Intrinsically linked to energy is the issue of climate change. The climate emergency declarations made by many local authorities have combined to promote the agenda even further. APSE Energy is designed to bring councils together to share information, ideas, resources, best practice, and to support local energy projects. Working together enables them to exchange knowledge on funding sources and options, law and procurement. It also helps them to gain greater marketplace leverage.
Currently, around 130 councils are members of APSE Energy. Between them, they have significant experience and expertise and we are able to disseminate their knowledge via a range of platforms.
Some of the many benefits of this collaboration include: