Community energyOne sector which has growth potential is community energy. Related: Community energy sector welcomes Labour plans to boost the sectorGrowth in community energy can also help build energy security in an uncertain world, said Shanks. Michael ShanksWith the right support from the government, community energy co-ops stand ready to deliver on the doubling pledge, said Josef Davies-Coates, heat and retrofit coordinator at Community Energy England. The sector includes 600 community energy organisations across the UK, 125 of which are involved in retrofitting. Plymouth Energy Community, for example, generates more referrals than British Gas when engaging households.