Climate leadership and social impact for Action Renewables
Action Renewables has forged new community partnerships with local organisations to create a lasting impact on climate change. It has been operating for more than 23 years, with CEO Terry Waugh leading it for over a decade and guiding its growth and direction throughout that time.
Driving forward the charity’s obligations and objectives, Lana Moore, as Head of Charity Delivery has identified meaningful partnerships and community focused action demonstrating how a renewable energy organisation can deliver social impact that reaches far beyond the sector.
Initiatives driving that impact, include the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EnergyCloud NI. This is a formal agreement to work together to tackle fuel poverty by redirecting excess renewable energy – particularly surplus wind power – into homes that need it most.
Other community partnerships include Landscapes NI, a network of organisations which together champion the restoration of Northern Ireland’s diverse and iconic landscapes for the benefit of nature, health, economy, and the planet. The partnership led to the co-funding of a new development manager role which became the catalyst for further insight that links renewable energy development with the restoration of peatlands, woodlands and other carbon-rich habitats which can strengthen energy security, support economic growth and improve environmental resilience for the long term.
The work of Action Renewables extends further into the non-profit sector through their flagship Solar PV Programme which launched in 2013, with the installation of a photovoltaic array on the roof of Lough View Integrated Primary School in Carryduff. The programme has since supported over 35 Northern Ireland charities and non-profit organisations with solar PV systems, supporting their journey to reduce carbon emissions, energy costs and input cost savings back into their organisations. The service will be broadened to support local businesses through the new Solar as a Service (SaaS) offering, providing hands on guidance to help organisations make a confident shift toward renewable energy. This expanded provision will give businesses access to expert advice, tailored solar solutions, and ongoing operational support, ensuring they can reduce costs, cut carbon, and future proof their energy use. It marks a significant step in empowering local enterprises to participate fully in Northern Ireland’s clean energy transition.
Following on from Action Renewables’ recent participation at agendaNi’s ‘Aligning Industry and Utilities for Economic Prosperity’ round table event, Terry Waugh commented: “The round table discussion focused on issues such as affordability as well as the investment needed to meet our 2030 infrastructure and decarbonisation targets. Other issues discussed were challenges, priorities, policies, and collaboration. It was interesting to note that collaboration and leadership were wholeheartedly agreed to be the most essential alignments if we are to succeed in our aims.”
The Action Renewables Network further strengthens their impact by bringing together a members only community of businesses committed to advancing Northern Ireland’s clean energy future.
The network helps organisations navigate the fast evolving energy landscape with confidence. It creates a space where industry leaders can collaborate, share challenges, and accelerate their own sustainability ambitions, ensuring that Action Renewables’ expertise extends beyond service delivery to shaping a more informed, connected, and resilient low carbon economy.
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