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Get your community energy poster designed by Zoe Power
Only 1% of British adults know much about community energy!
Let’s change that.
Sign up to get an exclusive digital poster, designed by Bristol artist Zoe Power. Display it in your window to spread a message of hope this winter.
WHAT WE DO
How much electricity do our solar projects generate?
Community energy is all about putting people at the heart of energy. Our investor members help us build clean energy projects, and revenues are reinvested back into local community initiatives.

JOIN OUR COOP
Are you a school, business or community organisation in Bristol?
Over 1500 investor members have joined our coop already. They are using their investments to make positive, measurable impact for the environment. Find out how you can join.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
As a not-for-profit, we put our revenues to good use
Since 2011, we have channelled over £350,000 to community benefit initiatives.


LOCAL CLEAN ENERGY
Our projects are generating enough energy to power 3500 homes each year
We’re involved in solar rooftops, solar farms, battery storage and microgrids.
INVEST
Why invest in renewables?
- Financial returns on your investment
- Delivers for the environment
- Helps our community through a benefit fund

November 30, 2023
Bristol Beacon is open and BEC is very proud to be part of its amazing journey The transformation of Colston Hall into Bristol Beacon is the […]
November 20, 2023
A shocking 1% of British adults feel they know a great deal about the concept of community energy. In the run-up to COP28, where governments will […]
November 15, 2023
We are delighted to share that Bristol Energy Cooperative has received grants from Patagonia’s 1% for the Planet Fund and Younity’s Powering Communities Fund to deliver […]