BWCE and partners have secured funding for a B&NES Community Energy Network
Home energy champions, dedicated outreach advisors and support for community owned renewables are part of a three-year National Lottery funded project that aims to create a thriving ecosystem of community-led action on energy across Bath and North East Somerset.
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Welcome to BWCE
Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) is a not for profit community business, committed to putting people at the heart of the energy transition to zero carbon. We are a member led organisation, the majority of our members are local people. Through our renewable energy projects, we place ownership and control of energy in the hands of local people and actively benefit local communities. We are part of a UK community energy movement of over 400 organisations.
Now is a crucial time for the planet, join our movement and support us to make a difference by becoming a member of BWCE.
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Clean Local Energy

We build renewable energy generating projects such as rooftop solar schemes and ground mounted solar farms (arrays).
Community Owned

We raise funds though local people investing money in us and becoming members.
For Community Benefit
Surplus income is distributed via our BWCE Fund to community projects that reduce carbon emissions and alleviate fuel poverty.
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