Energy in your community
Groups in Bath & North East Somerset wanting to explore the potential for community-owned renewable energy projects.
Will the impact of decarbonising our energy system be enough when you factor in the emissions from China?
Why should we both to decarbonise our energy system in the UK?
Local Power, Lasting Impact: BWCE and BEC bring solar to schools and communities
Rolling out nearly 2MW of community solar across the West of England, part funded by a £500,000 grant from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority’s Green Recovery Fund.
Investing in transforming our energy system
In the 15 years since we started operating as Bath & West Community Energy , we have seen lots of changes within the energy sector and how communities have been mobilising.
BWCE investing in schools to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions
Some of our more technical members of the team aren’t easily found in the spotlight but the work they do is essential for the smooth running, scale and ambition of our organisation.
Home retrofit: Where to start
Planning an energy upgrade for your home? A solid plan and expert guidance can make a huge difference. Here's how BWCE can help you take control of your home retrofit journey.
What does ‘retrofit’ mean for your home?
Thinking about making your home more energy efficient? When we talk about retrofit, we're talking about making an existing home easier and more affordable to heat, more comfortable to live in, and kinder to the planet by lowering carbon emissions.
More Tree B&NES receives a BWCE Fund grant to insulate their new hub in Twerton
BWCE Fund helps More Trees B&NES.
What is our new Home Energy service, and why are we doing it?
What is our new Home Energy service, and why are we doing it? Discover the mission behind our work, along with useful info and the benefits of home retrofit.
Climate Hub B&NES received a BWCE Fund grant in 2024 to help with the development of a physical Climate Hub
BWCE Fund helps Climate Hub B&NES.
BWCE Fund helps SWALLOW’s Energy Saving Project (2024)
BWCE Fund helps SWALLOW’s Energy Saving Project (2024).
BWCE Fund helps Bath City Farm purchase an air source heat pump : 2023
BWCE Fund helps Bath City Farm purchase an air source heat pump : 2023
BWCE Fund grant helps 50 local families with fuel bills (KCE 2023)
BWCE Fund grant helps 50 local families with fuel bills (KCE 2023).
BWCE Fund helps Keynsham Community Energy : 2022
BWCE Fund helps Keynsham Community Energy. (2022)
BWCE Fund supports Corston Community Orchard
Corston Community Orchard received a £1,880 donation for a rainwater harvesting, storage and distribution system.
BWCE Fund has supported the Carers Centre to create a food garden
The BWCE Fund has supported the Carers Centre to create a food garden to enable carers to learn to grow food in order to increase sustainability and food security.
BWCE Fund awarded £1725 to FACE (Families Acting on Climate Emergency)
BWCE Fund awarded £1725 to FACE (Families Acting on Climate Emergency) to help them build the FACE community in schools and other settings across the B&NES.
BWCE Fund helps Bath City Farm : May 2022
This year the BWCE Fund awarded Bath City Farm £5,000 towards an air source heat pump and ventilation system for the new purpose-built community hub and cafe at Bath City Farm