Our energy, your power

PUNL is a non-profit community organisation that enables local people to tackle climate change by delivering renewable energy projects. Our projects reduce carbon emissions and running costs for site owners while supporting the local economy. 

Our vision is to contribute to North London boroughs becoming net zero carbon by 2030 underpinned by a resilient, independent and collaborative community of residents harnessing clean energy.

To deliver on this, we…

Enable people in North London to invest in clean technologies, leading to a reduction in carbon emissions.

Invest surpluses from energy generation in the communities that generate them through our Community Energy Fund.

Give our volunteers and members fulfilling opportunities to contribute to our vision.


Catch up on PUNL news

PUNL awarded £20,190 Energy Redress grant to expand partnership with Caxton House

Power Up North London has been successful in its application for funding via the Energy Redress Scheme, from the Energy Saving Trust. Here is what Energy Redress said about the £20,190 grant: Caxton House is a long-established multi-purpose Community Hub. They have worked in partnership with Power Up North London (PUNL), a local community energy…

Solar power saving costs and carbon at Islington community farm

By Daisy Clague On 23 April 2023, Power Up North London ran a workshop at Freightliners City Farm to educate staff, volunteers and visitors about the financial and climate benefits of solar energy. Freightliners is a free community farm in Islington that welcomes up to 40,000 visitors each year. With a variety of farm animals,…

School energy bills can be reduced

A letter written by our chair Dr Jo Macrae was published in the Camden New Journal. It discusses the struggles that schools will face this Winter due to soaring energy costs and highlights the work that Power Up North London (PUNL) is doing to help. PUNL is working with schools to increase their energy efficiency,…

PUNL Film 2021

PUNL is constantly growing, so it is hard to keep you updated with our current work and what we do as an organisation. This film was made for us by the talented Jo Syz in 2021. Thank you to everyone that took part!

Film Credit: Jo Syz 2021

“Power Up North London (PUNL) is a fantastic, independent grass roots organisation in Camden, which is pioneering a new model for combatting climate change by empowering local residents to play a part in reducing carbon emissions and developing strong community resilience.”

Sir Keir Starmer QC, MP for Holborn & St Pancras

Community Energy Fund

The Community Energy Fund uses surpluses from the business activity of Power Up North London (PUNL) to encourage and support community action in reducing carbon in our atmosphere. The fund is administered by a committee formed of PUNL members, some of whom are directors of the Society. We want to tackle climate change, and are excited about this opportunity to take that journey with other organisations based in North London.