Friends of the Earth

Power to the People

Schools want to install solar panels but senseless regulations stand in their way. Act now to change this!

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Friends of the Earth report reveals significant barriers to retrofitting at household, community and national level

A 5-point plan for Government to cut bills, save energy and reduce pollution

End Solar School Delays

Schools need planning permission to install even one solar panel on their roof. It's madness, and adds significant cost. Without explanation the …

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Solar Schools

Helping schools to run on sun

Putting solar panels on schools is a no-brainer! It lets schools produce energy from the sun, slashing their electricity costs AND reducing their polluting emissions. It also makes schools a beacon of hope in their communities - showing that renewable energy can be small-scale and community owned - with benefits for both climate and people!

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A community owned renewable energy provider

Community Power is Ireland’s first community owned electricity supplier. They are working with Irish communities to develop renewable energy projects owned by people. Switch your electricity supplier to Community Power to power your home with small-scale, community owned, renewable energy!

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Make a donation to Friends of the Earth to support our campaigning and activities, such as our work on solar schools and community owned renewable energy.

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