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Updates, opinion and events

May 31, 2023

TBY2 wins big at Cannes

April 18, 2023

BEC heads to Westminster

It’s getting hot on here – planet Earth that is. We’re already experiencing droughts, wildfires and rising sea levels and we’re only at 1.1°C of warming above pre-industrial levels.
March 29, 2023

Win for Bristol! From diesel generators to battery storage

Community energy gives people agency to take practical action on climate change in their local community. Our latest investment project demonstrates just that – an amazing […]
February 28, 2023

We’re shortlisted!

We’re delighted to say that our solar PV installation at The Bottle Yard 2 film studios (TBY2) has been shortlisted for an award at Regen’s Green […]
January 31, 2023

A big year coming up

  2023 promises to be a big year for Bristol Energy Cooperative as we look to accelerate our project development and community engagement. Last year ended […]
December 22, 2022

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 inner-city hydro scheme was set to […]
December 20, 2022

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 turbo charge our portfolio of community […]
December 13, 2022

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 the beginning. Why do we need […]
November 24, 2022

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 for low-income households, due to energy […]