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1/3 💡 Funding alert for community energy projects in the West of England! The Megawatt Community Energy Fund is now open - offering up to £4,000 for initiatives that cut energy use, lower bills, and drive social impact. Deadline: Thurs 29 May 2025 👇

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Bristol Energy Network is teaming up with @Energy Local – changing how we use and share electricity. Join the online session to: ✅ Learn how the model works ✅ See it in action ✅ Explore starting a local energy club in Bristol Cheaper, cleaner, local power. 🌱 events.humanitix.com/introduction...

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Know a school, business or community building in the Bristol area with a big roof? We’re offering FREE solar PV installations - you get cheaper, greener energy, and we grow local community-owned power. ☀️⚡️ 📣 We’re on the lookout NOW - tag someone or apply: bristolenergy.coop/rooftop-sola...

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Congrats to our collaborators CEPRO for their award for 'Whole Energy System Innovation' at the Community Energy Awards 2025 🥳 Our project at Water Lilies effectively turns the housing development into a self contained electricity microgrid - producing AND storing their own clean power ⚡💡

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Last week, our CEO Helen Martin represented us at Westminster, championing community-led renewables. Community voices at the table aren't just important - they're transformative. When communities lead, we drive real change toward net zero! 🌿⚡️

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🚀 Huge congrats to our co-founder Andy O’Brien on his Net Zero Pioneer nomination at the Clean Energy Awards 2025! ⚡️ From launching over 20 community energy projects to shaping the sector, he’s been a true force for good for Bristol & beyond. Well deserved, Andy! 🎉 #NetZeroPioneer #CommunityEnergy

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It's award season 💅 We've been shortlisted for Regen’s Green Energy Awards 2025! 🎉 Our Future Energy Landscapes project (with the heroes at @hello-cse.bsky.social) puts local people's voices at the centre of shaping their energy future. Read more about it: bristolenergy.coop/future-energ...

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They profit. We pay the price. But here in Bristol, we’re taking back control. Community-owned renewables put power where it belongs – with people, not polluters. The future is local. Check out what we’re building in our city: bristolenergy.coop/projects/

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Want public support for climate action? Then do it right. From pylons to low-traffic zones, people push back when decisions are imposed. If we work WITH communities, they’ll help drive the transition forward. From @marianne-brown.bsky.social in @theecologist.org theecologist.org/2025/feb/13/...

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🎙️ On @bcfmradio.bsky.social’s One Love One Planet, Willow & Chris from CHEESE joined Marianne to talk insulation—cutting bills & tackling the climate crisis. Chris even shared a song he wrote for his daughter’s school! Got an eco-project to share? Get in touch! 📩 [email protected]

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🚨 Job alert at Bristol Energy Network! 🚨 They’re looking for an enthusiastic Community Energy Manager to help drive local energy action and put communities at the heart of the just transition. £28K-£30K. Apply by midnight, 25th Feb 👉 bristolenergynetwork.org.uk/work-with-us

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How do we win hearts and minds for renewables while addressing reasonable fears in the community? Our very own Marianne shared her perspective on BBC Radio 4, discussing her recently published book, The Shetland Way. Check out the thought provoking interview: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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We all know that AI has its issues when it comes to energy consumption...but what positives might it bring for how we interact with energy? From smart grid management to dynamic pricing, this is an article well worth reading! 🥸 www.slaughterandmay.com/horizon-scan...

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Just when you'd given up on billionaires...🤔 www.france24.com/en/americas/...

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Have you met our friends over at @thriverenewables.bsky.social ? They're doing incredible things across the UK - backing innovative renewable energy projects that include the country's first geothermal project. Not to mention our partner's in a community-owned battery project here in Bristol!

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We need to stop subsidising the burning of wood. It's not sustainable, it's not clean and it's certainly not 'renewable' energy. It's beyond time we ditch Drax 🙅‍♂️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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The best antidote to Big Bad News? Local action! 💪 That's the beauty of community energy: action where you can feel empowered. Contributing to the clean energy transition and seeing benefits on a local level. 🌳⚡ Find out what we're busy with 👇 bristolenergy.coop

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How come renewable ⚡ is cheaper than ever...but electricity prices keep rising?! 📈 In the UK we operate marginal pricing, where the most expensive source of ⚡ sets the price for everything else. This means that when gas prices rise, we have to pay every other producer the same cost. Not ideal! 👎

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Don't be fooled by the negative headline - this is something to be SERIOUSLY excited about! Bristol City Council are working on a way to buy ⚡ from local community energy groups - including us! This means long term contract security AND £ savings for the local area 😀 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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We're back, and we have a LOT to be excited about! Last year we received fresh investment from almost 350 of you - funding that'll enable us to roll out bigger, shinier, carbon busting projects💡 We can't wait to share our plans for 2025...stay tuned!

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From bingo to knitting clubs, Avonmouth Community Centre is a lifeline for locals 🧶 But an old, draughty building needs work. Thanks to upgrades funded by our Megawatt Community Energy grant, they're keeping the heat in & community spirit alive! 🔥 👇👀 bristolenergy.coop/its-the-peop...

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We're proud to support People's Republic of Stokes Croft ❤️ Anyone who knows Bristol community knows these guys - artists, activists and die-hard advocates. Due to their successful grant application - they'll now be able to save £s on their energy bills! bristolenergy.coop/standing-up-...

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It's not ALL bad news right now 👀 Records are tumbling for clean energy produced and electric vehicles being sold across the globe. Coupled with our own progress on clean energy sites right here in Bristol...there's plenty to be optimistic about!

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🚨Under 24 hrs left to be part of Bristol's green transformation🚨 Our share offer will close at midnight tonight, so if you've been planning to invest and become a member, make sure you join today! 👉 triodoscrowdfunding....

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Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to be part of investing clean, community-owned energy projects in Bristol for years to come ⌛️🌎 Can you help us to fund the biggest environmental and community impact possible? triodoscrowdfunding....

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Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to be part of investing clean, community-owned energy projects in Bristol for years to come ⌛️🌎 Can you help us to fund the biggest environmental and community impact possible? triodoscrowdfunding....

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We've hit over £500,000 in investment! This means more clean energy projects across Bristol - but there's still 2 days left to help us make an even bigger impact! Be part of Bristol's green transformation through impactful community energy projects 👉www.triodoscrowdfund...

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Invest before THIS SATURDAY to help: 🏠Power a further 300 homes in Bristol (bringing the total to 3.8k) 🌍Save 1k tonnes of CO2 💰Reinvest £130k into community projects Become part of Bristol’s green energy transformation here 👉 www.triodoscrowdfund...

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We want to hear from YOU 🫵 With the landscape of renewable ⚡ shifting faster than ever, we want to know what Bristol's priorities are. How do we make energy fairer? How do we engage people more effectively. Let us know and be in with a chance of winning a prize! bristolenergy.coop/fill-in-our-...

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Help shape the future of Bristol Energy Network! Our friends at BEN host their AGM on Thursday 28 November at 6pm. RSVP and hear about the important work they do for our city. events.humanitix.com/bristol-ener...

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While imperfect, we're still getting used to a government that's up for talking ambition on climate policy! Clean energy and climate action are two sides of the same coin that can provide people with genuine hope for the future. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Congratulations to our Megawatt Grand Fund recipients! We're proud to be able to distribute over £30,000 to community groups doing such important work. Read more about the important work these groups are doing 👇 bristolenergy.coop/powering-the...

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A massive thank you to the 500+ of our members who voted at last week's AGM. It's a sign of how invested this community is that they show up in this way year after year. For anyone who missed it, you can find the presentation & recording here 👇 bristolenergy.coop/members/

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Save the date: our AGM is on 24th October at 7pm! This is your chance to help shape BEC's future - vote, elect directors, and give feedback on our plans. All welcome, but only members vote (there's still time to invest!) Register here via Eventbrite 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-en...

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Investing in our share offer is investing in a sustainable future… 🌍 For our planet 🤝For our communities 💰For our fuel security Don’t sleep on safeguarding our future & invest today!

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Love Bristol? Let's make sure it stays the vibrant city we all 💘 for future generations. (Hint: community energy might just be the answer) www.eventbrite.co.uk...

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Did you hear about our new solar project for a charity that saves lives? We’ve installed 560 panels for GWAAC, powering the equivalent of 63 homes & cutting bills by £7.5k. To help fund more projects like this, we need your support 👇 www.triodoscrowdfund... www.youtube.com/watc...

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Community energy is about making real difference🤝 Look at Empire Fighting Chance who can better support the young people they coach thanks to the £1.3k they save on energy bills a year through their solar panels☀️ This is what's possible when we work together! youtu.be/Bo8X9GchwRA

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Will you help us build a clean power station on Bristol’s roofs? This will enable us to power an extra 300 homes, saving 1000 tonnes of CO2 and redirecting £130,000 into community projects 🙌 Get involved 👇 www.triodoscrowdfund...

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Since 2011, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s largest and longest-running community energy organisations 🙌 Our 10th share offer has just been extended, so you can still help to fund even more clean energy projects that tackle the climate crisis in Bristol & beyond. youtube.com/shorts/o...

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We need organised, wide-scale, people-owned power to democratise our energy, reduce our bills and lower our emissions. This is what a fair, sustainable future looks like.🙌

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