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INVOLVED
Local people created BWCE and made it what it is today. We would love to see more people join our community energy movement and there are a number of ways you can get involved.
Become a member
Invest in BWCE to help us fund new community renewables projects and increase our collective capacity to take practical climate action.
Get a vote in the organisation
Earn interest on your investment
Play a part in building the community energy movement locally
I first invested in BWCE, back in 2020, because I believe in what it’s doing for both the environment and as an organisation which invests in the community. Their projects and ethos are all in line with my values and beliefs, and, investing is made so easy… and of course, the return is great!
– Lorna Montgomery
Help us spread the word
Share our news and information within your communities, networks and groups such as What’s App, LinkedIn, Next-door and other social media channels.
Some useful words we use to describe ourselves
Bath & West Community Energy is a not-for-profit community business that tackles climate change through clean energy generation and energy efficiency measures in homes and has a vision is for a fairer energy system,
BWCE members and the local community have a say in how thing happen. Surplus income from sales of our energy is reinvested into the BWCE Fund, to support community action on carbon reduction and fuel poverty and members receive a fair return on their investment.
BWCE currently need support to raise £440,000 by December 2025 through a community share offer to help finance the construction of a solar farm in Compton Dando, Bath & North East Somerset. Could you become a member?
Or contact if you would like us to talk to a specific audience or at an event using the button below.
Looking to join the team?
Sorry we don't currently have any vacancies
Looking to volunteer?
We’d love to hear from you
If you have some spare time you could volunteer for BWCE. We do not have set roles but would be happy to discuss with you how you could support our work.
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Become an Energy Champion
If you are a Bath & North East Somerset resident, you can become an Energy Champion as part of the Community Energy Network, in partnership with BANES Council, the Community Wellbeing Hub and Bath University.
Energy Champions are community volunteers who provide friendly, local energy advice and help people access grants, lower their energy bills, and improve their home’s efficiency. For more information, see the council webpage or get in touch.
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Become a Heat Pump Champion
Homeowners often find it helpful to hear from others who have already installed a heat pump. If you’re a heat pump owner, we’d love for you to become a Heat Pump Champion!
You could help us by sharing your experience at events or speak to people who are considering a heat pump. Or you could host a visit to show others your heat pump in action (as part of NESTA’s ‘Visit a Heat Pump’ scheme).
If you’re interested, contact us and we’ll find a way for you to participate that works for you.
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Explore community renewables in your area
If you live in one of the following areas you can get involved in community conversations to explore how to develop renewable energy in your area, in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Energy and BANES and Wiltshire Councils.
In Bath & North East Somerset : Peasedown, Wellow, Hinton Blewett , Temple Cloud with Cameley, East Harptree, West Harptree and Stowey Sutton.
And in Wiltshire : Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Trowbridge.