Collaboration in community energy Staffordshire Community Energy’s Keep Warm, Keep Well project is an inspiring collaboration between the community energy sector, the NHS, and a local fuel poverty charity. Working with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and Beat the Cold, the partnership installed solar panels across eight hospital roofs, cutting carbon emissions and […]
Collaboration in community energy The Levenshulme Area Based Retrofit Scheme, led by Carbon Co-op, is a trailblazing collaboration that shows how communities, local authorities, and social enterprises can work together to make home energy upgrades more accessible and affordable. Partnering with Manchester City Council, B4Box, Progress in Practice, and others, Carbon Co-op coordinated a £300,000 […]
Community energy excellence Large South East London Community Energy (Selce) has delivered remarkable impact in 2024–25, supporting nearly 5,000 households with energy advice, retrofit guidance, and fuel poverty relief, saving families over £1 million while cutting more than 1,000 tonnes of CO₂. Their community-owned solar portfolio powers local sites and generates revenue that funds further […]
Community energy excellence (small or medium) Since 2016, Staffordshire Community Energy’s Keep Warm, Keep Well (KWKW) project has been helping both the environment and local people. They’ve put solar panels on eight hospital roofs, cutting 413 tonnes of CO₂ and saving £42,000 on energy bills. Over 1,500 NHS patients struggling with fuel poverty have received […]
Community energy excellence (Small/Medium) In 2024, Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR) more than doubled its solar power, going from 346 kW to 734 kW with their biggest community-owned solar array at Wellington School. This was made possible thanks to a £350,000 share offer, lots of volunteer effort, and a strong partnership with the school. The […]
Community energy excellence Small or Medium Big Solar Co-op has grown quickly over the past six years, running volunteer-led rooftop solar projects alongside bigger installations like Whiteborough Solar Park. With over 100 volunteer members, 1,300 investor members, and 450 bond holders, the co-op has raised more than £3.8 million and generated over 1,408 MWh of […]
Community energy excellence Small or medium Greensand Community Energy has rapidly built a thriving volunteer-led network of Energy Champions across Central Bedfordshire, going from zero to 16 trained champions in just one year. Working in partnership with local groups, councils, and Community Energy Pathways, they have held over 600 conversations and 46 home visits, reaching […]
Supportive local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council has been a long-term champion of community energy, working closely with Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) since 2011 through a groundbreaking Cooperation Agreement. This partnership has enabled school rooftop solar projects, community hydro, home energy efficiency schemes, and retrofit advice for listed buildings, while fostering […]
Supportive local authority Leicestershire County Council has been a standout supporter of community energy, working closely with Green Fox Community Energy to grow local capacity, set up new groups, and embed community energy in the county’s Net Zero plans. Through funding, guidance, and practical support, the council has helped launch initiatives like the Leicestershire Solar […]
Supportive local authority North Lincolnshire Council, together with North Lincolnshire Community Energy (NLCE), has created a fantastic community energy project that is helping local schools and community buildings go solar. With funding, officer support, and legal guidance, the council has helped set up NLCE, install solar panels on 21 sites (and aiming for 30+), and […]
Collaboration in community energy Preston Park Community Energy is a ground breaking collaboration between Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo), local installer OneZero, and residents of Preston Park in Brighton. Together, they launched a community-led solar and battery scheme that lets households access clean, affordable energy with no upfront costs. By blending financial innovation, […]
Community energy excellence Large Repowering London has spent the last decade helping Londoners access community-owned renewable energy, now delivering over 1.5 MWp of rooftop solar across nine boroughs, supporting 650+ member investors, and ringfencing £200,000 for local projects. They’ve innovated with urban Energy Local clubs, retrofit services for blocks of flats, and a £1.5 million Repowering Finance […]
