After hours of painstaking discussion, the panel for our Megawatt Community Energy Fund has decided who will receive grants this year. Fifteen out of 36 applications were successful and will receive a portion of this year’s grant money of nearly…
A space to listen, talk and make friends – it sounds simple, but looking after such a vital community resource can be hugely challenging as bills climb higher and government funding grows thin. In Knowle West, Bristol, lots of work…
Solar supply and installation procurement opportunity City of Bristol College: Parkway Campus Scope Design, supply and installation of solar installation at City of Bristol College Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, 1 New Rd, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8SF, in May 2024. Timescales…
Market-leading fulfillment and digital print specialist, Latcham, is leading the way in sustainability with a new community-owned solar array. The installation consists of an impressive 1,276 panels – saving 542 tonnes of carbon over 25 years. Thanks to a partnership…
The rich smells of a roast dinner still hang in the air as a group of people take their seats arranged in a semi-circle in a large dining area. They are here to discuss issues affecting their lives here at…
A group of men sit intent over dissembled bike parts, fixing spokes and realigning brakes. They are no ordinary mechanics. The gleaming machines hanging from the walls are the work of Bikes Behind Bars, a special programme designed by cycling…
After years of effort, BEC’s partners Ambition Lawrence Weston are celebrating their thriving new community hub as well as the first payments from their onshore wind turbine. We spoke to co-founder Mark Pepper to hear about their journey. Mark Pepper…
A glow of spring sunshine illuminates the bunting at Redcatch Community Garden as people, old and young, move between polytunnels, the play area, raised beds, workshop areas and the coffee station. Whatever their purpose, all are here as part of…
Our mission to build a power station on Bristol roofs is going from strength to strength. From Bristol Beacon to Easton Community Centre and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity – all these important community buildings are part of our portfolio…
Community Heat Feasibility Study Tender Bristol Energy Cooperative is seeking a technical consultancy firm with experience of large-scale heat pumps (ASHP / GSHP / WSHP) and heat network projects. Scope To provide a scoping and feasibility study for…