News

Easton Energy Group, in partnership with Bristol City Council, Launches Free External Wall Insulation Competition

Easton has a high number of hard to treat, solid walled houses and many residents have been unable to access any financial support for the measures that will make the biggest difference to their bills. The high upfront costs have proved a significant barrier to uptake of costlier measures such as solid wall insulation across the UK, particularly in the privately renting sector.

Cashing in on Sunshine 

Bristol and North Somerset residents and investors will begin reaping the benefits of the power of the sun over the next few months. Low Carbon Gordano (LCG) – a community enterprise – are behind plans to build the 1.8 Megawatt Moorhouse Farm Solar Array on the edge of the Avonmouth industrial complex.

Bristol City Council is about to commence delivery of a massive programme of energy projects that will make a significant contribution towards its ambition to become the UK’s leading sustainable city. The city will be European Green Capital in 2015 and the Mayor of Bristol is championing the energy agenda as one of his top priorities.

22.04.2014

The network is to be incorporated as a Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee with a large membership. Two types of memberships will be written into the Articles of Association: voting and non-voting members. Voting members will consist of community energy initiatives in Bristol and the surrounding area. Non-voting members will consist of individuals and organisations interested in the activities of the network. All members will be regularly consulted with, on an ongoing and informal basis. 

Can we reduce electricity demand by rewarding communities?

21 January 2014

Join us for the next network meeting on Thursday October 24th where we’ll be discussing:

The Community Strategy for Energy: Time for Action!

Having published the Community Strategy for Energy in June, it is time to develop a plan of action. How does the network translate its ambitions into a reality? How can community groups succeed in delivering the themes mapped out in the strategy?