The UK is moving rapidly towards an electricity system powered by renewables.

Earlier this year the BWCE Fund gave a £500 grant to the Hive Community Centre in Peasedown St John to install Cavity Wall Insulation.

Groups in Bath & North East Somerset wanting to explore the potential for community-owned renewable energy projects.

Why should we both to decarbonise our energy system in the UK?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

BWCE Fund helps More Trees B&NES.

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.

BWCE Fund helps Eco Together

BWCE Fund helps Climate Hub B&NES.

BWCE Fund helps SWALLOW’s Energy Saving Project (2024).

BWCE Fund grant helps Southside, Bath

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 helps Keynsham Community Energy. (2022)

Corston Community Orchard received a £1,880 donation for a rainwater harvesting, storage and distribution system.

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.