Green Schools Project Community Climate Action Manager, Loz Hennessy, is having a very busy end to the summer term. She shares some of the work funded through our Megawatt Community Energy Fund. What a perfect way to round off the…
The panel for our Megawatt Community Energy Fund has decided which projects should receive grants this year. Here’s some background on how the decisions are made and who makes them. How is community energy different from commercial renewable energy projects?…
A planning application to build a solar farm on the grounds of Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC)’s airbase, near Almondsbury, has received approval and will now move to the next stage of development. The 5MW solar farm is a…
At the People’s Emergency Briefing, community energy is an important voice You may have noticed a trend among community-organised events recently – screenings of a film called the People’s Emergency Briefing. The message is to hammer home the realities of…
Which outdoor spaces do you like most in your community – maybe a bench by a local beauty spot or a field where you walk the dog? Are there places you don’t like – a busy road or brownfield site?…
We catch up with one of last year’s Megawatt fund recipients When you’re used to rushing from A to B in Bristol, caught up in the noise and traffic, gliding through the harbour in an electric-powered boat is a very…
Have you ever browsed clothing in an eco-friendly clothing shop, caught sight of the price tag, then walked hastily out of the door? Although cost isn’t the only issue with ‘sustainable’ brands, it was a game changer for Bristol-based Amelia…
Earlier this month we stood in Parliament Square spelling out the need to ‘Up the Energy’ on government commitments to expanding community-owned energy. The illuminated words accompanied the delivery of an open letter, signed by 250 people and organisations led…
Spring is in the air and our Project Developer Anna Sherratt is looking for her perfect match – for our next rooftop solar project. “At BEC, we’re particularly proud of our solar array on Bristol Beacon, the iconic city centre…
What a day to hold our first online meeting for Community Energy groups! In February we ran an online event inviting emerging groups to join us to share experience and knowledge about challenges and opportunities we’ve managed over the last…