Terry Pugh worked in British Coal for 16 years as a mechanical engineer. He re-trained in medical electronics, maintaining heart monitors and defibrillators in the NHS, a job he did for 21 years. Terry now volunteers at the community renewable energy co-operative, as well as being an investor in it.

“I help my friend on his community co-operative wind farm and solar panels. Creating our own renewable energy infrastructure in the UK could bring employment, boost skills and really lift communities. Community-owned renewable energy gives people who own shares a share in making a difference to climate change. By us all joining together, we can all make a difference in turning things around.”

Egni Co-op develops rooftop solar energy in Wales, generating clean energy, enabling sites to take action on climate change and be more financially stable. Awel Co-op is an award-winning community wind farm that raised over £3m in community shares and was commissioned in Jan 2017.

“The government should be insisting that every newly built home has got a renewable energy source for heating the gas and solar panels on the roof.

“I feel as if I’m going to make as much difference as I can personally. If I inspire somebody else to make a difference - all well and good.  I do what I do so I can hold my head up high and tell my grandchildren: I tried.