We’re shortlisted!
We’re delighted to say that our solar PV installation at The Bottle Yard 2 film studios (TBY2) has been shortlisted…
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A big year coming up
2023 promises to be a big year for Bristol Energy Cooperative as we look to accelerate our project development…
Huge disappointment as we press pause on the Netham hydropower project
It’s with great regret that we take the difficult decision to pause work on the Netham Weir hydropower project. This…
WECA grant fund injection will help us scale up community solar
We are excited to have been awarded a £560,000 grant from the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to help…
15% reduction in energy consumption by 2030. Is it possible?
The government’s Autumn Statement promised a 15% reduction in energy consumption by 2030. But is it possible? Let’s start at…
Supporting our community this winter with Bristol Energy Network
A good cooperative works to support the local community. This winter will be one of the toughest for many, particular…
How Lawrence Weston is harnessing community energy for social justice
England’s tallest onshore wind turbine will soon be built in Lawrence Weston, northwest Bristol. Reaching 150m tall, it’s nearly at…
Opportunity to join the Megawatt Community Energy Fund panel
Want to get more involved in the cooperative? This new opportunity to join the Megawatt Community Energy Fund panel is…
Microgrid Foundry flying high
In 2019 Bristol Energy Coop, along with partners CEPRO and Chelwood Community Energy, established the Microgrid Foundry. Its aim was…
Community energy vs commercial developers
More clean, renewable energy. We’re all sold on that idea. It’ll give us energy security, cut volatile bills and lower…
How has the energy crisis impacted our community energy coop?
A few members and supporters have been in touch asking how the energy crisis has impacted the coop. In this…
Energy efficiency a key theme in Megawatt fund 2022
Energy efficiency was the key theme in this year’s Megawatt Community Energy Fund. We set up the fund in 2017…