Help us install more solar power
Help us to install more rooftop solar systems on local schools and other buildings. Become a BWCE member by investing a minimum of £100 to receive a target annual interest rate of 5% (subject to performance).
Home Energy Service
Is it time to future proof your home? We’re setting up an independent, not-for-profit home energy efficiency service, to offer impartial, expert advice on how to make your home more comfortable and sustainable.
Green Open Homes B&NES
The Green Open Homes weekend has now concluded. Thank you to all the homeowners, volunteers, partners and sponsors that made this event possible in both Bath and the Chew Valley. The weekend had such a great buzz and there was so much positivity in each home. We do plan to run more in future!
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.
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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